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Ï As Sheriff, Makarfi groups sell separate forms for LG poll Ï Accuse each other of stalling efforts at presenting a united front ahead of July 22 election Ï There is only one PDP, says acting NPS of party, insists anybody dealing with Makarfi is on his own Ï Makarfi’s NCC keeps mum

iling the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which has sharply factionalised the opposition party into two different groups, seems to be getting messier despite the fact that a suit over the matter is currently pending before the Supreme Court.

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PDP crisis worsens in Lagos Continued from page 1

the court recognised National leadership of party, led by Senator Ali Modu Sheriff and the Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led National Caretaker Committee (NCC), findings showed, have started selling forms to aspirants for the forthcoming local government election in Lagos State.

The two factions, according to checks carried out, have set up two parallel bodies selling nomination and expression of interest forms to the various aspirants for

Chairmanship and councillorship positions for the election.

Other states which are already planning to conduct council elections include Jigawa and Benue states among others.

Governorship election in Anambra State is scheduled to hold later this year, while those of Ekiti and Osun states will hold next year.

The parallel sale of nomination forms by the two factions, it would be recalled, contributed largely to the electoral defeat suffered by the PDP during the gov-

ernorship elections held in Edo and Ondo states few months back, during which the party produced two governorship candidates in the two states.

While the last Edo State governorship election was held on September 28, 2016, that of Ondo State took place on November 27 last year.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, won the election, while the party’s (APC) candidate in Ondo State, Barrister Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, equally

Olujonwo Obasanjo (l), his wife, Tope, cutting their cake, during the former President Olusegun Obasanjo son’s wedding in Lagos… at the weekend.

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emerged victorious.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accorded recognition to the governorship candidate produced by the Senator Sheriff-led faction in the Ondo State election, Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim, while his candidature was later upturned by the Court of Appeal, who upheld Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, who emerged from the primaries held by the Senator Makarfi-led National Caretaker Committee, few days to the election.

The confusion that ensued over the matter and the shortness of Eyitayo’s clearance by the Appeal Court to the election date, were believed to have contributed to his loss to Akeredolu.

The appeal filed by the Makarfi’s faction of the PDP against the ruling of the Port Harcourt Appeal Court ruling is currently pending before the Supreme Court.

The apex court has already adjourned the case till May 24 to enable lawyers to Senator Sheriffled PDP to respond to the various issues raised by counsels to Senator Makarfi’s National Caretaker Committee.

Contacted over the development, the acting National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Hon Bernard Mikko told The Daily Times that the only recognised leadership of the party is the one under the Chairmanship of Senator Modu Sheriff, stressing that anybody dealing with any other body is just on his own.

Mikko, a former member of the House of Representatives, stated that PDP is one and that the judgment of the Court of Appeal over the matter is very clear and unambiguous.

He said: “The PDP is one. There is not argument over this. The judgment of the Court of Appeal, which sat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, is very clear on this. There is no ambiguity at all.

“The only recognised PDP is the one under the national Chairmanship of Senator Ali Modu Sheriff. Anybody dealing with any other body different from the party led by Sheriff is on his own.

This we have made very clear to all the members of the party nationwide.

“We are the determined to win the forthcoming Local Government election in Lagos State and the subsequent ones in the country. So, what we are calling for now is the unity of members of the party. PDP is one. We don’t have any faction anywhere. We must all speak in one voice”.

When contacted on phone, the National Publicity Secretary of the NCC of the PDP, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, did pick the call put through to his mobile phone by our correspondent.

It would be recalled that the Sheriff-led executive of the PDP and the NCC of the party, headed

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has recorded a total $4 billion increase in 12 months, data collected from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) website has shown.

This is even as the local currency, Naira, over the weekend closed at an appreciable rate of 386 to a dollar, stronger than 388 traded in the previous day at the parallel market.

The Daily Times checks observed that the reserve as at May 4, 2017, stood at $30.98, an approximate figure of $31 billion, compared to the corresponding year balance of $26.94, indicating a whopping growth of about $4 billion.

Although the latest reserve balance of $30.911 billion on Thursday May 11, 2017 represents a decline of $11.3 million against the figure of $30.922 billion a day before and a drop of $77.2 million to the balance of $30.98 billion it stood seven days earlier.

Also, at the end of 2016, the reserve declined to $25.8 billion but significantly rose to $28.1 billion by the end of January, 2017, indicating an increase of $2.3 billion.

Despite series of interventions and policy reforms in the Nige-

ÏÏÏ M ƈƏ ƏƆƄ Ƒ Ɨ ƈ Ɛ Ɨ ƋƋ Əè Ɛ ƆƏ ƌ Ɖ Ə ƅƑƏƏƆ ƅƈƆ rian economy, specifically in the foreign exchange segment, the nation’s external reserves finally touched $31 billion, after gradual but persistent add-ons in eight weeks, representing highest in the last 12 months.

Since late February 2017, when the regulator renewed its reform of the sector, which currently has significantly revived the fortunes of the local currency, an estimated $4.4 billion has been put into several interventions, although not all has matured.

The Daily Times, however, notes that the nation’s external reserves appreciated by $27.8 million in four-days, as data collected from the apex bank website showed that there were increase in March amid increase in global oil prices in combination with the inflows from the International Money Transfer Operations (IMTOs).

Precisely, from March 28, the external reserve has been on the upward trend rising from $30.3 billion to $30.983 billion as at 4 of May, 2017. But the apex bank data showed that the rising trend was halted on Monday, May 8, 2017, when the reserve dropped to $30.933 billion, translating to $50

million decline.

According to the CBN, the nation’s external reserves as at March 31, 2017 stood at $30.29 billion, representing an increase of $27.8 billion, compared to $30.33 billion at the end of April 5, 2017.

Reacting, Chief Executive Officer, Economic Associates, Ayo Teriba, explained that “Despite the constraints on policy responses in 2016, cycles are now on the upturn in 2017, and the recession, inflation and weakness of the Naira are most likely to fizzle out.

“Oil price has risen from a low of $28 per barrel in the first quarter of 2016 to $55 in the first quarter of 2017, external reserves have risen steadily for six months to climb above $30 billion by March 2017, after reaching a low of $23.9 billion in October 2016.

“The oil price is likely to average about $55 in 2017. Government also expects oil production to be stable at 2.2 million barrels per day in 2017 as expressed in the federal budget proposals. The outlook for growth, inflation and exchange rate is brightened by this.

“The parallel market rate is beginning to appreciate in response to improvements in the central

bank’s capacity to supply foreign exchange, with the parallel market rate rising to N380/$ in March 2015, after touching an all-time low of N520/$ the month before.

“If the oil price holds up at the current level and external reserves continue to grow, the parallel market rate will continue to appreciate until it converges with the inter-bank rate.

“Both rates started to diverge after external reserves dropped below US$36 billion in November 2014, forcing the CBN to close its Wholesale Dutch Auction (WDAS) window and devalued the interbank rate from N150/$ to N197/$ by February 2015, only for the parallel market premium to widen steadily as falling reserves signalled weakness of the CBN to meet demand. CBN was forced to devalue the interbank rate again in June 2016, but premium continued to widen to signal unease.

“Between the two devaluations of the inter-bank rate, CBN introduced a lot of obstructionist policies to suppress demand, like forcing recipients of inward remittances to receive their funds in Naira at the controlled inter-bank exchange rate, restricting foreign

currency transactions on accounts held with Nigerian banks, and publishing an infamous list of 41 import items that would not be funded by CBN. Such demand restrictions amplified the cyclical downswing and triggered the recession.

“A better response would have been for the CBN to look beyond the current account and boost foreign exchange inflows on the capital account to counter the downswing. The problem was the sharp drop in foreign exchange supply that a fall in oil price from US$110 per barrel in 2014, to $53 in 2015, and $28 in the first quarter of 2016 implied. Boosting supply would have been a better way to stabilise the market than restricting demand to amplify the downswing, or attempting to float the exchange rate in the face of the supply shortfall as the CBN did.

“Now that the external reserves are rising, the central bank is beginning to drop some of its administrative restrictions and is likely to continue to do so once reserves keep rising, until we get back to a threshold of $36 billion in external reserves when a stable supply can be assured, and the rates in the markets will converge.

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Dignitaries storm Abuja for Daily Times 91st anniversary/awards Bonny Amadi

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tal city is opening the week on festive mood as dignitaries from across the globe make heroic entry into the city that will host The Daily Times 91st anniversary celebration and Heroes/ Heroines awards on Tuesday, May 16, 2017.

Aside from dignitaries coming from all parts of the most populous black nation in the world, Sub-

Saharan Africa and Africa at large, guests have started arriving Nigeria from different parts of the world to witness the historic Daily Times 91st anniversary and awards conferment on distinguished global citizens.

Advance parties of great African personalities and leaders started arriving the nation’s capital last week. The tempo gets heightened today for the Tuesday’s event, with ex-

pected arrival of Ghana’s President, His Excellency, Nana Akufo-Addo, and the royal African heritage of Ghana and the Ashanti kingdom royalties.

Also expected to arrive any moment is George Weah of Liberia. Weah is celebrated African footballer with many laurels to his credit. He prides as first Liberian youth that has aspired to democratically assume leadership of the country that was colo-

nised and controlled by the United States. Weah is positioned to someday emerge as President of Liberia, as he continues to win massive support and followership of the larger population of Liberians.

Expected in Abuja for the event also include His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, Nigeria’s former President, His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, and Senator Bukola Saraki, Nigeria’s Senate presi-

dent.

Others are Lt, Gen, Yakubu Gowon (rtd) Lt. Gen Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), Nigeria’s Nollywood extraordinaire, Chief Pete Edochie, Times Governor of the Decade awards winner, Governor Ibrahim Dankwabo (Executive Governor, Gombe State, among other seven Governors from across the country.

Other governors expected to storm Abuja include Governor Akinwumi Am-

bode (Lagos); Governor Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia); Governor Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Governor Wilie Obiano (Anambra); Governor Bindo Jubrila (Adamawa); Atiku Bagudu and Yahaya Bello (Kogi) among others.

Business icons to be honoured at the event include Mr. TYony Elumelu, Chairman, Heirs Holdings and UBA Plc; Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, Chairman, FirstBank Plc among others.

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Managing Director, Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Hon. Emmanuel Jime (m); General Manager, Business Development, NEPZA, Engr. Terhemba Nongo (r); Senior Manager NEPZA – Zone Administrator, SIIFZ, Mr. Solomon Matthew (l); General Manager, Lagos Liaison Office, NEPZA, Alh. Muazu Ruma (2nd l); Chairman SIIFZ, Alh. Abdullahi Yusuf (4th l); Manager, Private Zones, NEPZA, Ms. Ofon Buk (2nd r), during the familiarisation tour of the new NEPZA MD to SIIFZ in Lagos… recently.

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ÏÏÏ Businessman and former Abia State governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Uche Ogah, has congratulated the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, on his victory at the Supreme Court.

Ogah, who dragged the Governor to court over allegation of falsification of tax papers, lost after the apex court dismissed his appeal with costs and insisted that the tax matter shouldn’t have been an issue since the Governor’s tax was deducted at source for the period under contention.

In his congratulatory message to the Governor, Ogah prayed God to guide the Governor in the enormous task of building a new Abia State where peace and tranquility reigns.

His words: “The Supreme Court unequivocally reaffirmed your nomination and election as the authen-

tic governor of our beloved state, Abia.

“I have always been a law abiding citizen and will continue to be. My challenge of your nomination was borne out of a genuine desire for clarity and to see that things are put in its right perspective and today our apex court the final arbiter have spoken.

“As the legal battle comes to an end with the Supreme Court declaration, I’m exceedingly happy today that in the course of this struggle, I never resorted to self-help nor encouraged my supporters to indulge in any form of violence.

“My interest in politics is not for fame or personal aggrandisement but to impart positively on the lives of the common man and to make our dear state, Abia the envy of other states.

“My dear brother, it is worthy of note that my desire to see our home state in the right footing, developmentally and economically is not in doubt and a course I can put everything within

my reach to see to fruition.

“Finally, from the depth of my heart, I wholeheartedly congratulate you and pray the almighty God to guide you right in the enormous task of building a new Abia state where peace and tranquility reigns.”

It would be recalled that Governor Ikpeazu, in his post-victory message, called on Abians to join hands with him to ensure the accelerated growth and development of the state.

The message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Enyinnaya Appolos reads: “Governor Ikpeazu wishes to call on all Abians to join hands with him to ensure accelerated growth and development of the state.

“The time for politics is long over, and I have forgiven all those that were bent on distracting me. Let all well-meaning Abians, including my opponents, come and join us to grow and develop our state without distractions as we ultimately have stakes in the growth and development of our state and people.

ÏÏÏ Nigeria’s crude oil production rose by 274,000 barrels per day in April, according to data obtained from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

OPEC said the increase is the biggest among countries within the oil producers’ group.

According to OPEC’s latest Monthly Oil Market Report for May released at the weekend, Nigeria’s output was put at 1.484 million bpd

for April, from 1.21 million bpd in March, which was based on direct communication.

Meanwhile, Angola saw its oil output decrease to 1.651 million bpd in April, from 1.652 million bpd in the previous month.

But the country still retained its status as Africa’s top oil producer, after taking over from Nigeria recently.

The report showed that Saudi Arabia, the biggest producer in the group, recorded the second largest

increase in April as it produced 9.946 million bpd, after recording a slide from 9.9 million bpd in March.

Kuwait, on its part, saw its production output rise by 10,000 bpd to 2.710 million bpd.

The United Arab Emirates’ production increased by 15,000 bpd to 2.988 million bpd in April.

OPEC crude oil production decreased by 18,000 bpd, from the previous month to average 31.73 million bpd in April, sources said.

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has restated the need for a robust collaboration with relevant agencies of government like the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) and state governments in subjecting drivers to drug test in the country.

The essence of the test is said to be aimed at preventing avoidable road accidents leading to loss of lives due to intoxication and effects of drugs.

Speaking at the just concluded NDLEA Commanders’ Conference concluded in Jos, Plateau State at the weekend , the Chairman Chief Executive of the Agency Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah (retd) who is the convener of the conference reiterated the goals of the Agency to include safer and healthier society, reduced spread of drug related diseases, low crime rate, balanced approach between law enforcement and treatment as well as recovery of proceeds of drug crimes.

At the conference which was titled ‘Developing the Agency’s Strategies for Effective Implementation of Government’s Drug Law Policy’ Abdallah said, “new strategies are needed to deepen engagement with stakeholders in line with the principle of collective responsibility in drug control. the NDLEA will continue to identify areas of partnership with relevant Agencies, governments at all levels and other collaborators for optimum performance in the implementation of drug

law policies. “ The director of Technical Services of the NDLEA, Oloruntoba Femi Esq in his presentation titled ‘Directional Focus of NDLEA’s Strategies for Effective Implementation of the Federal Government Drug Law,’ stressed that drug law enforcement must be a top priority, agenda for government at all levels because drug is traceable to the root cause of other crimes.

At the end of the conference which had the Governor Simon Lalong

of Plateau state as the chief host and the special guest of honour, Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura of Nassarawa state, the commanders of the agency unanimously resolved that it is imperative to create a stronger institution that will outlive its leaders.

Other submissions were improved inter-agency collaboration, sustained advocacy, professionalization of the workforce, monitoring and evaluation of strategies as well as continued monitoring and research on drugs.

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Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has described the state’s Schools of Nursing and Midwifery as strategic to its quest for improved health services.

In view of this, the governor stated that his administration will provide more structures to raise it to a degree awarding institution.

The governor gave the assurance on Sunday when the principals and management team of the schools paid him a courtesy visit at the Banquet Hall of Government Peoples House, Makurdi.

Dr. Ortom expressed confidence that degree holders from the institution would easily be absorbed in the public and private health institutions.

Earlier, the principals of the schools, Mrs. Pauline Atser of Nursing and Mrs Margaret Onuh of Midwifery had told Ortom that they came to show appreciation for his efforts in ensuring the re-accreditation of the two schools.

The duo also expressed appreciation to the governor for giving approval for the recruitment of new staff and noted that his promise of upgrading the institution to degree awarding status has boosted the morale of both the management and students of the institution.

Cross-section of Arewa people in Lagos displays their cultural heritage, during the Lagos carnival to commemorate the 5oth anniversary of Lagos … at the Weekend. Photo: BOLAJI OLASUNKANMI.

Police apprehends pharmacist for alleged involvement in kidnapping ÏÏÏThe police at the weekend,

apprehended a pharmacist over his suspected involvement in the kidnap of his boss, Mr. Donatus Duru, the owner of a multi-national pharmaceutical company at Ilupeju area of Lagos state.

The victim was abducted while close to his office in Ilupeju on February 14, 2017 and taken to a hide out after which his kidnappers demanded one million Euros (N500million) for his release.

The family later paid N150m but they insisted on the completion of the ransom failure of which they threatened to kill him.

The suspect, simply identified as Emeka, reportedly conspired with other members of a notorious kidnap gang led by their dreaded kingpin, Evans, to abduct his boss around 8pm that lover’s day. He was kept in their hide out at Igando area of Lagos state while both the anti-kidnapping unit in the state police command and Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response

Team (IRT), were making frantic efforts to locate and free him.

However, last Friday, the victim miraculously escaped from their hide out and alerted police detectives at the Lagos state antikidnapping unit who stormed the hide out and recovered large catch of arms abandoned by the fleeing kidnappers. Police sources intimated the Daily Times that the victim, who has gone into hiding with members of his family for fear of being attacked again by the fleeing members of the gang, narrated gory details of his escape from the kidnapper’s den at Igando.

According to the source, “the victim said that few days after he was abducted, he over heard the voice of a pharmacist, Emeka, who has been under his employ for long, discussing with his abductors in an adjoining room.

He said he heard him asking the members of the kidnap gang whether they had contacted members of his (Mr. Duru) fam-

ily. Subsequently, he kept on coming and giving directives to those keeping watch over him where he was chained on the leg and blindfolded inside one of the rooms in a flat.

“Few days before his escape, the victim said Emeka came and re-assured them that he had signed all the documents for the release of goods worth about N7million from his warehouse and also came the next Thursday to boldly question why they had not killed him as agreed. He reportedly left after he was assured that they will carry out the killing by next Friday. At this stage, the victim said he gave up hope of freedom and was waiting for his death sentence to be carried out.

However, early in the morning preceding the Friday, he was able to unchain himself while his captors were deeply asleep with their guns and escaped through the back door, landing at the next compound where a

security guard jumped at him and branded him a thief.

The victim said that after narrating his story to the guard, he told him to wait but he did not see him again after waiting for a long time. Later, he sneaked out of the compound and hid in an obscure corner as he was unable to go further because of the sprain he had on the leg after jumping down from the high fence wall.

Unfortunately for him, early in the morning around 5am, he saw some passersby and ran out to narrate his plight to them pleading that they should help him. But, the people turned around to accuse him of being a thief and nearly succeeded in lynching him but for the intervention of one of them who after listening to his story, insisted that they should call any of his relations for confirmation. Luckily, they did and later took the badly wounded victim to Igando police station.

9 News JUSUN calls for probe over shooting of Judiciary staff ÏÏÏThe Akwa Ibom state

chapter of the Judiciary staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), has called for an independent investigation into the alleged shooting of its staff last week.

Godwin Udoka, a driver attached with the union, was allegedly shot by an army officer, identified as Sergeant Tella Usman, over a minor argument that ensued between them over right of way.

In statement by its chairman, Mbebe Albert, and secretary, Comrade Ifreke Paul, the union said the probe became necessary in the light of attempts by the Nigeria Army to cover up the misdeed of its personnel.

According to the statement which was made available to Daily Times in Uyo, on Sunday, the union condemned in strong terms what it called “inexcusable action of the Sergeant Usman.”

The statement said “the Union vehemently condemns the inexcusable actions of Sergeant Tella Usman and his accomplice, even more so, the attempt to cover up this most heinous action by the Nigerian Army and calls for immediate investigations into this dastard act so that the culprits are brought to book to serve as a deterrent.”

The statement explained that on May 10, 2017, the driver of vehicle No. ABC 222AY belonging to Wizzchino Engineering (WE) and Sergeant Usman, probably, in a bid to hurry back to base, drove dangerously and against traffic rules along Udo Udoma Street, coming face to face with Godwin Udoka, who came from the opposite direction thereby causing serious traffic jam.

It added that Sergeant Usman ordered Udoka to “reverse,” an order the driver found out rightly impossible to obey given that there were vehicles behind him.

According to the statement at the easing of traffic, Godwin Udoka made to continue his journey towards his office but unbeknownst to him, the said Sergeant Tella Usman and the driver were in ferocious pursuit.

It said Sgt. Usman, with his driver, caught up with Udoka at Asutan Street/Eka Street interjection and hurriedly got out of his vehicle and shot directly at Godwin Udoka (who was still seated in his vehicle) with the apparent intention to kill him.

“The bullet, after causing bodily damage to Udoka and the Judiciary vehicle, also did substantial damage to a nearby shop,” the statement further said.

Politics 10 Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have turned the ongoing voter registration by the National Electoral Commission (INEC) into money-making activity, selling positions on queues to persons wishing to register fast.

Some of the residents told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the Karu centre in Abuja Municipal Area Council that they paid to some people to get positions in the queue before they were registered.

NAN gathered that due to large turnout of people for registration, INEC officials at the centres devised the method of giving numbers to the people on “first-come, first-serve’’ basis.

However, it was discovered that some persons devised “smart activities’’ of arriving at the registration centres early to collect numbers from INEC officials and hung around to sell them to persons in a hurry to register.

Miss Mary Johnson, a teacher, said that she bought a place on the queue to register on time.

Johnson said she paid N500 for the space, adding that she was asked to pay N1, 000 but had to bargain for N500.

“It takes a whole day to register and I have to go to work, so when I learnt that I could buy a space, I was happy.

“I do not think the officials are aware of what is happening, but we have found it as an easy way out since you can never come early to register because you will always meet people here.

“This is more so when some people come as early as 4 a.m. yet they don’t get to register until evening; so, to avoid that stress I preferred to buy the space,’’ she said.

Mrs Grace Benjamin, a nursing mother, told NAN that because she could not afford to stay out for long, it was convenient for her to buy a number to register early and return to her baby.

Benjamin explained that she opted to buy a space on the queue after queuing for three days but could not register because the queue was “unusually long and the registration process was also slow.’’

She appealed to INEC to look inwards and proffer solutions to the slow process of registration by engaging more staff and equipment.

Mr Andy Chuka, a trader, said that he had been regular at the registration centre for some days but had been unable to register “because some people always come earlier than me to take number.’’

“Here, INEC officials give numbers to people on the basis of first-come, first-serve; I was here yesterday morning at 6 a.m. I was number 96 but I ended up not registering.

“It was later I realised that they were selling queue numbers, so what that means is that if you want to register fast, you buy a number.

“I want the INEC staff to be mindful of the people they give numbers because some people collect numbers and sell them; somebody will come very early and get numbers, then they

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CVR: How Abuja residents sell queue positions later sell them.’’

Mr Udoh Sunday said that to get registered was more than a day’s job, adding that someone needed to leave other

engagements and “give the whole day to the exercise.

“I have been coming here for two days now but I have not been able to

register. Today, I came here as early as 4 a.m.

“I am number 44 yet it is about 12.30 p.m. and I have not been able to register. Is it fair?

“The officials are supposed to come at 9 a.m. but they don’t come early yet they close before 3 p.m. So, I am appealing to INEC to look into these issues,’’ he said.

Similarly, Mr Gabriel Eze said he arrived at the centre at 5.30 a.m. but had not been registered as at 1 p.m.

“It is like one can never come early for this registration because whenever you come there will always be someone ahead of you.

“I am beginning to wonder if some people sleep here. For instance, I came here at 5 a.m. and I was given number 45, yet I have not registered after nine hours.’’

Gabriel said that he went to Bwari Area Council first but could not register there and had to come to Karo “yet registering has remained a challenge.”

One of the INEC officials at the centre told NAN but on condition of anonymity that they were not aware of spaces on the queue being sold.

“When we arrive here, we register the people as they come. Initially, the turnout was low but gradually it started improving and when more people started coming, we resorted to giving them number.

“The idea of the number was to avert commotion, which we noticed was beginning to arise over who came first. So, if they take number and sell it, we are not aware,’’ the source said.

CSO commends NASS for making budget details public The Executive Director, Conscience Nigeria, a Civil Society Organisa-

tion (CSO), Mr Tosin Adeyanju, has commended the National Assembly for making public funds allocated to it in the 2017 budget.

Adeyanju told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja that this was the first time details of the National Assembly budget would be made public.

He, however, condemned the allocation of over N9 billion in the NASS budget to legislative aides at a time of economic recession.

“I must commend the National Assembly for opening up its budget for the first time since 1999; we must commend its leadership for initiating that move.

“However, I don’t know why we have to pay over N9 billion for legislative aides, this is unacceptable to Nigerians.

“I don’t know why you want to pay such amount for legislative aides that carry bags and phones for the people that have been paid to legislate for us in the first place.

“I think Nigeria must kick against

this, it is wrong and a total waste,” Adeyanju said.

He wondered how much would be used to fix the country`s health sector and create employment for its teeming youths if such an amount was allocated for legislative aides.

Adeyanju, however, said that there was need to allocate more funds to the health, education, agriculture and the industrial sectors to boost job creation in the country.

“I must note that the budget for education is still very low, the budget for youths is also far below expectations,’’ he said.

He urged the Federal Government to give priority to education, agriculture, skills acquisition and job creation to avoid youth restiveness.

Adeyanju said that the increment in the budget figure from N7.28 trillion to N7.44 trillion by the National Assembly was a welcome development.

This, he said, was especially if the aim was to get the country out of recession by spending more on capital projects.

“The Minister of Finance has been

saying that the only way we can come out of recession is to spend more money on infrastructure development by engaging capital projects.

“This is expected to get the people employed and give them income in return,’’ he said.

He advised acting President Yemi Osinbajo to go through the budget to ensure that it met the aspirations of Nigerians before assenting.

Adeyanju also called on the executive arm of government to commence the process of 2018 budget to avoid late passage.

“This era of passing budget late is not too good for the country among the comity of nations.

“We must stop this pattern of budget passage in the middle of the year; the Budget Office and the Minister of National Planning should begin in earnest the process for 2018 budget.

“This will enable the budget get to the National Assembly in the next one or two months for them to commence the process of looking into it,’’ he said.

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CACOL slams NASS over N13 billion budget for ‘refreshments, travels and welfare’ Patrick Okohue The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has responded to the N13 billion appropriation for the National Assembly as passed by the legislature on Thursday, stating that the budget is apparently a ‘budget of agony’.

Describing the budget for the NASS as insensitive, gluttonous and selfish, Mr. Debo Adeniran, the Executive Chairman of CACOL said that, should the acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo assent to it as passed by the legislators, then, it would confirm that the Executive and the Legislature are in cahoots to continue to keep the vast majority of Nigerians in perpetually in pains.

The NASS had last week passed the 2017 Appropriation bill for the Presidency to assent to. The budget estimates totals in N7.441trillion with NASS estimates standing at the humongous level of 13bn.

“The demonstration of insensitiveness to the sufferings and very pressing needs of the people is made very

manifest by the budget of N13 billion for ‘refreshments, travels and welfare’ for NASS. These are legislators that are too ‘embarrassed’ by the humongous remunerations such that they have to shroud it in secrecy as it were, but are yet to satiate their gluttonous tendencies and thus apparently looking for means to corruptly enrich themselves more. This is totally unacceptable.

“They want to utilise any means possible to continue to impoverish the people while they rollick in illegitimate stupendous wealth,” he said.

Adeniran urged Nigerians to rise in unison to object the actions of the National Assembly and stop them from further impoverishing the people, “ Nigerians must reject this; we must stop those that are hell-bent on the despoliation of our country. We call on the acting President not to assent to a budget that prioritise the insatiable greed and the self-aggrandising ends of the political class over the class of the downtrodden, the oppressed and exploited who are the majority,” he concluded.

APC, Nigeria in critical phase – Oyegun

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The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chief John Odigie-Oyegun has charged APC publicity secretaries in the country to take their jobs more serious for more effectiveness at this critical period of the nation’s history to express the ideals of effective communication and the gains of the APC led government.

Oyegun also said as the party is trying to get people to key into the vision of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, the party is however not working towards having a one-party state.

Speaking at the party’s two days external Communication workshop for state publicity Secretaries at the Newton Park Hotel in Abuja, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun said; “Now that we are no longer in the opposition but have formed the government at the federal level and in 24 states, and are still going for more, there is more work to be done.

“We are not trying to create a one-party state, but we need to sell our programs and vision to our people even with greater vigor. We need to convince them to support the policies and programs of the Federal Government led by President Buhari. We need to properly articulate the achievements of our respective state governments and sell the programs of our party to the people.”

He urged the participants to continue to project the party in positive light.

In his earlier remarks, the National Public-

ity Secretary of the Party, Bolaji Abdullahi urged the spokesmen to change their style from being spokespersons of the opposition to being spokespersons of the ruling party saying, “I recall when we got elected, my frequent thinking was how I hoped to step into Lai Mohammed’s big shoes.

“My answer was that Lai Mohammed was a great General of our Party in the time of war and he did an excellent job. And we will count his victories by the many territories he helped the Party to conquer. But I am brought in as a peace time General. My mandate is therefore different. I will probably be judged by how many friends we are able to make.

“The Party at the national level has benefited from this transition by changing communication leadership at the national level from wartime to peace. In majority of our states, it is the same people that led the communication during the election that are still there now that the elections are over. It is therefore important for us to recognise the critical challenge in making that transition between how we handled party communication in the time of war which is election and how we handle party communication when you form government.”

The Country Director of the International Republican Institute, Mr Sentell Barnes in his contribution said the report of an IRI Political Party Assessment conducted after the 2015 general election suggests that only the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and APC have clearly separated the responsibilities for internal and external communication; while none of the parties have a written communication plan and strategy.

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Restructuring of Nigeria won’t come easy - Falana

Lagos based Lawyer and Human Rights Crusader, Mr Femi Falana (SAN) has said that restructuring of Nigeria will not come so easy, saying it may even require going to war.

Falana who was delivering a lecture titled:”Whither the Nigerian Nation:” to mark the 65th birthday anniversary of the former Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Senator Gbenga Kaka at the weekend said the restructuring of Nigeria will not come easy because those benefiting from the present situation will not allow it.

Falana who said the genesis of the present problem with federalism arose from military incursion into politics, saying seizure of power by the military is a great curse on the Nation.

He said after the military has left governance, the country has not been able to return to its earlier true federalism because

those benefiting from the present awkward situation have been resisting it.

“It is going to be difficult to go back to true federalism because most of the state governors don’t believe in federalism,” Falana said.

He said there is the need to gather eminent Lawyers and other experts to look at how the military messed up and created contradiction in the polity and fashion a way forward.

Speaking at the occasion, the celebrant, Senator Adegbenga Kaka who said he decided to use the occasion of his birthday to discuss the future of Nigeria said the whistle blowing policy of the Federal Government should be a patriotic duty and should not attract monetary reward.

CVR: Enugu monarch appeals to INEC to decentralise exercise The traditional ruler of OrjiaguAgbani community, near Enugu, Igwe Samson Nnamani, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to decentralise the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR).

Nnamani told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu that the decentralisation was necessary in order to make the exercise “reachable and accessible’’ to people in remote areas of the state.

He expressed fear that the exercise would be futile if it would only take place at the local government headquarters rather than at ward levels in communities.

“INEC should not expect people from very far communities to come and register at the local government headquarter.

“It will be difficult for many to trek or transport themselves to the council headquarters.

“Let them decentralise the exercise to all the wards in communities in each local government area, with this, many more people will come out and participate,’’ he said.

The CVR is being conducted to enable citizens who turned 18 years after the last exercise; or those who could not register in the previous exercises to do so.

The Electoral Act mandates INEC to carryout CVR nationwide and to make available to every political party within 60 days after each year, the names and addresses of each person registered during that year.

The exercise holds Mondays to Fridays, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily, excluding public holidays.

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Osinbajo to Nigerians: Always stand for truth ÏÏÏ Acting President Yemi Osin-

bajo has admonished Nigerians to always stand by the truth in their daily lives in order to honour God and secure His intervention.

Osinbajo gave the charge in a sermon he delivered on Sunday to the congregation at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Jesus House, Silverbird Entertainment Centre, Central Area, Abuja.

In the sermon, titled “The Image of Gold’’, the acting president said that a decision to stand by the truth always entail a level of discomfort or even outright persecution, but that God will always show up to justify the righteous.

Taking his text from the Book of Daniel Chapter 3 verses 1 to 29, Osinbajo, a pastor of the RCCG, recalled the story of Shedrach, Meshach and Abednego who re-

fused to bow to the golden image of the idol as ordered by Nebuchadnezzar, the then King of the global empire of Babylon.

He said the three Jewish young men, who were then being held in captivity in Babylon, refused to bow to that golden image as a result of which they were hauled into the pit of fire.

Osinbajo said that the captives survived the fiery fire because the Living God was with them in the fire, adding that God honoured His word in their situation as He promised in the Book of Isaiah 43: 2.

“When God showed up in the fire through His Son, it was the first direct appearance of God in the Old Testament. If they had chosen to bow to the golden image and thereafter seek to make amends through prayer and fast-

ing, it would not have helped them.

“It is when you are passing through fire that you make a choice for God to honour Him. God said He will show up then,’’ the acting president said.

Osinbajo said that in every circumstance of life, people, especially Christians, must stand up to what is right and just.

“God is asking us to stand and stand up for something, be it against corruption, dishonesty, stealing or fraud in our offices etc.

If we do not, we are bowing to that image of gold. We should stand for what we believe in as the three Jews did.

“Every time we look at the scripture, God is saying: `Stand for something. You cannot afford to stand for nothing. Stand for Christ. The choice that faced the

three Jews is still before us today.

We face it every day and we must stand for Christ, especially Christians.

“Are you going to bow to the image of gold or take a chance with God and expect Him to show up?

If you stand for Him, He will surely show up. God wants us to trust Him and to believe Him. “Are you going to bow to the image of gold or trust God to show up when you are thrown to the fiery fire? There are certain things that honouring God can do which fasting and praying cannot do.

“Praying and fasting is good but it is better to Honour God in all that we do to provoke His intervention in our situations.

“The image of Nebuchadnezzar is alive and well today – it exists.

That image of gold stand before us every day and everywhere. We

must choose God. “Nebuchadnezzar’s Babylon had represented the system of the world, the corrupt system of the world governed by the devil.

“Nebuchadnezzar was the king of that world system representing Lucifer, the Satan. So Nebuchadnezzar is saying to the people of all nations that Satan rules there.

So you have to choose whether to serve the living God or bow to the image of the devil.

“You must choose God. That is a decision which you and I make face every day,’’ Osinbajo declared.

Earlier, the acting president was ushered to the altar by the Parish Pastor of the Church, Pastor Pat Akem.

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State accompanied the acting president to the church service.

Ebola outbreak: FG urges Nigerians to step up vigilance Continued from page 1 fevers, following the outbreak of Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared an Ebola outbreak in the DRC on Friday, saying that at least one person had been confirmed dead due to the virus in the country’s north-east.

The Minister of Health, Prof.

Isaac Adewole, who made the call in a statement at the weekend, said the Federal Government in response to the WHO announcement, had directed health officials at the ports to step up inspection activities and to report any sick person or suspects, adding that such sick persons are to be referred to the chief epidemiologist in the state where there are present and relevant tests conducted.

Adewole noted that health care providers and the general public must immediately report any sign of illness to public health officials.

According to him, the symptoms to look out for include fever, fatigue, weakness dizziness and muscle aches. “Patients with more severe cases show bleeding under the skin, internal organs or even from bodily orifices like mouth, ears, and the ears”, he added.

He urged Nigerians not to panic as the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) is on ground and equipped to secure the health of citizens.

He said NCDC has for a while now, been strengthening states capacities to detect, manage and respond to hemorrhagic fevers including Lassa fever.

He called on states to begin social mobilisation and media awareness efforts via TV, radio, print and social media while also charging state health ministries

to strengthen their supervision services and escalate any incident appropriately.

Adewole further directed all Nigerian health workers to maintain a high index of suspicion by screening all fevers for Ebola and other hemorrhagic fevers.

The minister also encouraged members of the public to observe a high level of personal hygiene including regular hand washing with soap and to also report all cases of fever to the nearest health facility.

Nigeria was declared free of Ebola virus by the WHO in October 2014 and the country praised for its handling of the disease which caused about 4,500 deaths across West Africa.

Meanwhile, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has stepped up plans to ensure that the disease does not take the country unaware as measures have been put in place to test passengers.

The Daily Times investigation revealed that FAAN has put in place thermometers to test passenger’s temperature, cameras to take pictures and hand sanitisers at strategic points.

Ebola few years ago was brought into the country by a Liberian through the Murtala Mohammed International Airport Ikeja.

Speaking on the recent discovery of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic 0f Congo, General Manager of Public Affair of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, disclosed on Sunday that FAAN in collaboration with Port Health has Thermal Scanners in Airports that check temperature.

Mrs. Yakubu said the agency was prepared to tackle the disease at the airport with the coopera-

L-R: Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki; Chairman Senate Committee on Defence, Sen. Abubakar Kyari; and Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Kassim Shettima, during the wedding of Kyari’s daughter in Maiduguri… at the weekend.

PDP crisis worsens in Lagos Continued from page 6 recent time.

Meanwhile, the two factions of the PDP in Lagos State are accusing each other of stalling efforts being made to present a united front ahead of the July 22 local government elections.

The Chairman of a faction of the party in the State, Mr. Segun Adewale (Aeroland), alleged that the Moshood Salvador faction of the party was not working for the success of the party in the forthcoming election.

Adewale told NAN on Friday in Lagos that the Salvador faction, aligned to the Ahmed Makarfi-led national PDP Caretaker Committee, had frustrated all reconciliatory efforts to present a strong showing of PDP at the polls.

“I am the authentic chairman of the PDP in the state because the court has pronounced the Ali Modu Sheriff faction to which I belong as the authentic national leadership.

“That is the status quo and I remain the state’s chairman except the apex court gives a contrary judgment.

“Even with that, the council polls are coming and I have made reconciliatory efforts to the Salvador’s faction so that the council can do well at the poll,’’ he said.

According to him, the Salvador faction has, however, kept on frustrating the efforts.

Adewale, who contested the Alimosho Federal Constituency seat in 2011 and Lagos West Senatorial seat in 2015, losing to Sen. Olamilekan Solomon on both occasions, said his faction was, nonetheless, doing all its best for the PDP to do well at the polls.

He urged the party’s supporters to remain steadfast, urging them to work relentless for the success of the party at the polls.

Reacting, Publicity Secretary of the PDP in Lagos State, Mr. Taofik Gani, described the allegations by Adewale as falsehood.

Gani said the Salvador group was the first to initiate a peace

process ahead of the polls but that the Adewale group shunned all efforts and boycotted meetings arranged by Salvador.

“If there is any faction frustrating the peace process, it is the Adewale group. We were the first faction to initiate a peace process and we arranged meetings at Protea Hotel to ensure we do well at the polls but the other group boycotted.

“While we were doing that, the Appeal Court pronounced the Sheriff group to which Adewale belongs as the national leadership of the party, and this made the issue more problematic.

“The other group started seeing themselves as the faction with legitimacy and leverage at the party in the state; they started dictating to everybody even when the matter is at the Supreme Court.

“They invaded the secretariat with some people and forced people out. They did not have respect for us and the elders of the party and are scuttling efforts for the party to be one,’’ he said.

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Editorial Developing Nigeria’s Inland Waterways

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anaging Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Boss Gida Mustapha, not long ago assured Nigerians of his commitment to develop the country’s inland waterways. Speaking in Lokoja, Mustapha said that with Africa’s second largest river, Nigeria has no reason not to utilise her inland waterways. We no less agree with the NIWA boss. There is no doubt that Nigeria has about 10,000 kilometers waterways of which if developed and equipped with auxiliary facilities will provide all year round navigation for transportation of bulk cargo and passengers. Regrettably, this natural resource is yet be utilised to the fullest more than 55 years after Nigeria’s independence in 1960.

Evidences show that inland waterways reduces transport cost for heavy and bulky cargoes, even as it has the capability of transporting large amount of cargoes in one time from one destination to another. Among all the transport modes, inland waterways are the least capital-intensive.

In addition, it is environment-friendly while supplementing rail and road transport and helping in the decongestion of roads. Moreover, the risks of accidents and breakdowns are minimum as compared to any other form of transport.

Incidentally, both the Niger and Benue rivers transverse most parts of country. On the Niger side, starting from Kebbi in the Northwest through Kwara, in the West to the confluence town of Lokoja in the middle and from the Benue side, starting from Adamawa through Benue State to Lokoja and southward through Onitsha to Yenagoa in the Niger Delta. Therefore, it stands to reason that developing them would be a potential game changer capable of engendering an economic revival that will ameliorate the debili-

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tating poverty in the country. Unfortunately, successive governments have touched upon the importance of developing the country’s inland waterways many times, but not much has been done in that direction.

Nigeria should borrow a leaf from Germany, United Kingdom and United States of America that developed the Rhine, Thames and Mississippi rivers respectively, thereby engendering massive economic development in those countries. It is not coincidental that most of the major economic centres in the United States and other developed countries are located along the banks of major inland rivers and waterways. In addition, it is not surprising that China’s leading economic city of Shanghai sits at the mouth of the Yangtze River.

We can deduce that once the Niger and Benue rivers are dredged making them accessible for commercial traffic, there will be a surge in economic activities in every part of the country especially the hinterland.

Fact is that they will open up Nigeria’s bread basket to commercial farming since farmers in flood plains of both rivers will gain access to move crops and supplies to and from the market. Nigeria being a major oil producing and exporting country records about 2,000 petroleum tanker vessels calling at her ports annually. Industry analysts therefore wonder why the federal and states government cannot take advantage of the huge opportunities in the sector to create jobs.

Inland waterways have huge potential for public private partnership-led investments in dredging, construction, operation and maintenance of barges, terminals, storage facilities and navigation, as well as tourism.

Therefore developing them is a viable option towards sustainable urban development. It is time our rivers once again become part of our settlements like in the olden days.

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Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed (r), with the President, Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria (PR-CAN), Mr. Johnson Ehiguese, when the Association paid a courtesy visit to the Minister in Abuja… at the weekend.

L-R: Speaker, Zamfara State House of Assembly, Alhaji Sanusi Rikiji; Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mansur Dan’ali; Zamfara State Governor, Abdul’aziz Yari; Emirs of Bakura and Talata-Mafara, Alhaji Bello Sani and Alhaji Bello Barmo respectively, at the inauguration of Command Secondary School, Talata-Mafara in Zamfara… on Sunday.

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“The world can provide for the need of everybody but cannot provide for the greed of everybody.”

“The work of Nigeria is not complete for as long as there is any one Nigerian who goes to bed on empty stomach.”

“The greatest threat to freedom is the absence of criticism.”

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L-R: Former Minister of Health, Prof. Eyitayo Lambo; President, Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy and former Minister of Health, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi and Chairman of the Symposium and former President, Nigeria Academy of Engineering, Engr. Vincent Maduka, at the NAPharm symposium on Inter-professional collaboration in the health sector in Lagos… at the weekend.

Golden Jubilee: Rivers holds Boat Regatta to promote cultural heritage

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The finest of Rivers state riverine cultural heritage came on display in a boat regatta on Saturday at the Port Harcourt Tourist Beach in a competition to mark the Golden Jubilee celebration of the state created on May 27, 1967, by the then Yakubu Gowon administration.

Speaking during the event, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, who extolled the culture of the people of the state sacked the caretaker committee chairmen of Akuku-Toru and Ogo/ Bolo local government areas for failing to participate in the cul-

Ï zƈƊƆ ƅƊ ƐƓ ƅ Ƒ ƅƈƋ ƅ ƏƆƐ ƊƆƏ ƅ ƌƌƈƐƐƆƆ ƅ ƈƏƌƆ tural programmes of the Boat Regatta. He said they lost their posts for taking for granted the culture of the people.

Governor Wike led leaders and friends of the state to watch the best of the state aquatic culture as the riverine communities displayed their pre-colonial civilization, showcasing their defence systems, their ceremonies, and traditional religion.

During the boat regatta, the competing boats shot canons, indicating the military prowess of the riverine communities.

The boat regatta competition was heralded by the emergence

of the Ogwein masquerade, the ancient water deity of the Bolo people of the Okirika kingdom.

At the end of the regatta competition, Akuku-Toru emerged winner, Degema came second and Ogo/Bolo came third.

Governor Wike lauded the participants at the event, directing that the boat regetta be held annually on May 27 to promote the culture of Rivers people.

The following local government areas participated in the boat regetta: Akuku-Toru, Degema, Opobo/Nkoro, Andoni, Bonny , Ogu/Bolo and Okirika.

Five hoodlums gunned down for killing assistant police commissioner Isaac Olamikan Warri

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the Delta State Police Command achieved what they called a breakthrough recently when they gunned down five hoodlums suspected to have taken active part in the killing of the boss of the Ughelli Area Police Command, Mr. Usman Ndanababo, a few days earlier.

The hoodlums reportedly met their waterloo during a shootout with operatives of the state anti kidnapping squad.

Daily Times gathered that the squad, which was deployed under the command of the state Police Commissioner, Mr. Zainna Ibrahim, who himself relocated to the town to give effective supervision, encountered the robbery gang somewhere in Ughelli.

In their attempt to escape from the scene, the criminals were said to have engaged the police in a fierce shootout.

When the smoke of the battle had cleared, the hoodlums were

discovered lying lifeless on the ground.

Information gathered from eyewitnesses said that the hoodlums did not deliberately shot at the deceased but decided to snuff life out of him when he tried to escape with the key of his Toyota Camry car which they were after.

In his reaction to inquiries, the CP stated that “serious operations are ongoing to arrest other fleeing members of the gang.”

Information Services Association Of Nigeria (AISAN) will today May 15, celebrate World AIS Day at all its stations in Nigeria.

The AIS Day started as a result of Standards and Recommended Practices for Aeronautical Information Services which were first adopted by the Council on May 15, 1953, pursuant to the provisions of Article 37 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago 1944), and were designated as Annex 15 to the Convention.

Following consideration by all contracting states, these recommendations were reviewed by the Air Navigation Commission and the first set of Standards and Recommended Practices was adopted by the council on May 15, 1953 as Annex 15 to the Convention.

Consequently, this is how AISAN came about celebrating this memorable global day on 15th May every year as “World AIS/AIM Day”.

Speaking on the AIS Day, AISAN president, Shittu Babatunde said the celebration for this year couldn’t have come at a better time in the format in which it is to be celebrated, that is at station level.

2000 volunteers benefit from FG N-power scheme in Taraba Okerafor Athanatius, Jalingo

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2000 Volunteers who applied to benefit from the federal government’s N-power Social Investment Scheme had been paid their allowances promptly in Taraba.

The N-power representative in the state, Mrs. Beatrice Kitchener, who stated this over the weekend in Jalingo during a press conference said that her office had updated the profiles of another 1000 volunteers who were expected to be paid soon.

She disclosed that the error made by the unit in updating the profiles of the 1000 volunteers caused the delay but the issue has been resolved.

According to her, the discrepancies between Bank details and profiles of the volunteers was partly responsible for their invalidation, noting that Bank Verification Number (BVN) details had indicated that some of the disqualified volunteers were already employed while others exceeded the maximum 35 years requirement.

Kitchener said another set of over 400 volunteers, who were erroneously alleged to be absent from duty, were expected to be paid in May. The Focal Person said out of the 30,000 applications for

both N-power employment and N-power empowerment from the state, 3965 applicants were successful for N-power employment category.

She warned the volunteers against the formation of a group called an Association of Volunteers, saying that the association was illegal. Some volunteers that have challenges have formed an illegal association accusing her of being responsible for their inability to receive payment. “ Let me make it very clear that my position is to coordinate N-power activities; I don’t pay volunteers even their screening was done by National Orientation Agency (NOA) and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) staff. “ Payment of volunteers is done by the Federal Government not Taraba Government .Therefore, we cannot deny anyone his or her money or even deduct anything from it” “ Any volunteer that has issues should come to us to help him update his profile so that he can be paid rather than resorting to mischief and blackmail, “ the Official warned.

Daily Times gathers that some disqualified N-power volunteers in the state had accused Kitchener of not doing enough to address their plight.

Lawmakers’ budget breakdown marks commemcement of real democracy – NANS Sodiq Adekunle, Osogbo

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The Senate of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has said that the open breakdown of the National Assembly’s budget signalled the commencement of real democracy in Nigeria.

The Senate President, Salam Oyejide, said this in a press statement on Friday, described the breakdown as a step in the right direction.

He, however, charged the lawmakers not to relent in ensuring good governance in the country.

He explained that the step taken by members of the Na-

tional Assembly would sustain democratic values and boost Nigerians confidence in government.

He said, “Though, this is a commendable step, there is still a lot to be done, as there is need for government to be more prominent in promoting transparency, accountability, and

access to information. This obviously marks the commencement of real democracy in our country. We hope that our system will continue to grow along this line of openness and transparency.

“To comfortably say that we are practising real democracy,

government must display a high level of openness and transparency, and protect the interest of the masses. Openness and transparency in decision making process will improve citizens’ trust in government’s action while otherwise will cause apathy and disloyalty to government.”

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Okezuo, my man: This is your life

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Lisa Olu Akerele

aving worked closely with him for nearly 12 years in Government House, Umuahia, it was apparent to me that the choice of Okezie Victor Ikpeazu to succeed Theodore Orji as Governor of Abia State wasn’t a misplaced one. Okezuo, as I fondly call him, had served in various capacities in the cabinets of Chief Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator T.A. Orji who together governed Abia State for 16 years of two terms each.

As Special Adviser on Media Affairs to OUK and, later Senator Orji, I was in a position to observe other Government House staffers closely, and had no doubt in my mind that Ikpeazu had the potentials of ascending the enviable position of Governor of Abia State.

I had in 2004 predicted that T.A. Orji would succeed OUK in 2007.

And he did, even though he was incarcerated during the gubernatorial campaigns that threw him up as the choice of little known Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA). He won the election squarely against the rampaging Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Amanda, and governed the state for eight accomplished years.

Ikpeazu had learnt the ropes at the feet of the masters when he served as first Deputy General Manager of Abia State Environmental Protection Agency, General Manager of the Abia State Passenger Integrated Manifest Scheme, Chairman of the Governing Council of Abia State College of Health Technology, Chairman of Obingwa Local Government Council, amongst others.

It was no surprise, therefore, that he emerged as candidate of choice of the PDP in 2015 gubernatorial election in Abia State. The electorate trusted him, having worked closely with them at the grassroots.

They overwhelmingly voted for him in the elections to emerge as governor of Abia State. Unfortunately, a few elements in the state reasoned otherwise and decided to question the processes that threw him up as governor.

Finding nothing reasonable to leverage on to throw him out, they trod through the worn path of finding fault with his tax clearance, when in fact he had worked with government in the preceding three years the tax clearance covered. With the aid of a periscope, they claimed they spotted some discrepancies in his tax clearance certificate which qualified him to contest the governorship election.

Justice Okon Abang on June 27, 2016 saw grounds in the petition by Uchechukwu Ogah of the PDP and ordered Ikpeazu to vacate office as governor for including a false tax certificate in his Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) form for the December 2014 PDP Gubernatorial primaries. Abang in his infamous ruling had also directed INEC to issue a fresh certificate of return to Ogah who came second in the Abia primary.

The governor appealed, and the Court of Appeal led by Justice Morenike Ogunwumiju agreed with him that it was no business of Ikpeazu as a government employee to enter information on the tax clearance certificate as that was the responsibility of the tax authorities. The appeal was upheld, and Abang’s ruling thrown out for lack of merit. Ogah appealed to the Supreme Court, which last Friday, May 12, held that

the crisis that arose from the case was like a storm in a tea cup, as there was no basis for Abang’s judgement.

Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen who presided over the Supreme Court ruling asserted that the case had no merit in the first instance.

Apart from the tax clearance issue, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) had also sought to remove Ikpeazu from office on grounds that he rigged the election that brought him in as governor.

The tussles amounted to lots of distractions as the governor spent so much time and financial resources in court trying to wade of the incursions of various parties.

Now that these distractions have been set aside and the coast for good governance cleared, it is my fervent belief that the governor will return to the drawing board and continue with his laudable programmes which saw him as the shining light of the South-East. There are many projects which have suffered set back as a result of these distractions.

One of the governor’s signature programmes is the opening up of the entire state with a criss-cross of all seasoned roads. Some of these roads have already been completed including the Umuola and Winners Junction Road in the commercial centre of Aba. A new bridge at Okonu Afia, Ohafia would soon be commissioned while Umuneochi Bridge has been redesigned.

Forty seven projects are currently undergoing construction, while efforts are being made to pioneer the use of cement technology or rigid pavement technology in road construction. This involves casting with concrete over a mass of iron before asphalting the road.

The state is establishing trade centres where old professions would

be revived. Plans have been concretized with expatriates from Mexico to teach kids in Abia State the rudiments of such crafts like carpentry, masonry, house wiring, tiling, plumbing, etc to provide employment and skill to thousands of secondary school graduates.

Work is progressing at the construction of the permanent site of Abia State Polytechnic, Osisioma while the innovation of launching Friends of Abia Schools Adoption Initiative has ensured the renovation of dilapidated primary school buildings across the 17 local government areas of the state.

Government is collaborating with the state of Georgia in the United States of America in green house farming and poultry. This will surely bring prosperity to the state, while raising its productive capacity in the agricultural section.

It is necessary to counsel Ikpeazu on the need to collaborate with other business concerns and governments in the country to ensure optimal success of the scheme. Recently, the Kebbi State government worked with Lagos State to produce Lake Rice which presently floods Eko markets. Ikpeazu needs to team up with Ambode of Lagos to ensure the Aba shoe industry finds a ready market in Lagos. Already, Abia State is working with Akwa Ibom State to work on Federal roads traversing the two neighbouring states.

With these great achievements in a pace of only two years, one can readily understand why the newly revived Daily Times of Nigeria has found Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu worthy to be nominated among those to be awarded honour in its celebration of the Nation’s Heritage and Heroes. Congratulations, Okezuo, my friend and boss!

Dangerous politics of Buhari’s health

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don’t know if protocol will permit it. But it would not be a bad idea for the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, to visit President Muhammadu Buhari at the London hospital where the Nigerian president is being treated.

She has a story to share.

Three years before May unexpectedly became prime minister, she got a surprise. Theresa May was not feeling well and after weeks of assuming it may well be part of the misery of politics, she decided to do a medical test.

She was misdiagnosed at first, with the result showing that she had Type 2 diabetes. It wasn’t Type 2 diabetes, but the result of the second test was even more difficult to believe: she had Type 1 diabetes. She received the news with shock, doubt and confusion.

Why was it difficult to believe?

Type 1 diabetes, also described as “juvenile diabetes,” is common among much younger people (some say 40 and below), especially

children. She was 57 and thought it improbable that she would have a medical condition associated with juveniles.

And by the way, how did it “progress” from Type 2, a condition where the pancreas is unable to produce insulin, which regulates glucose levels in the blood, to Type 1, a rare form?

It wasn’t just the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes that bothered May. Her problem was two-fold: the first was the debate about whether diabetes is a health problem or a non-threatening medical condition.

The second and main problem, which was to emerge three years after she unexpectedly became Prime Ministers, was the politics of her diabetes.

She had been Home Secretary for a while and had managed. But being prime minister was another thing altogether. Her critics insisted that diabetes was a health problem and that it would impair her performance.

How would she face the health-

obsessed British public and tell them that after six years of Cameron who looked impressively fit, their new Prime Minister would be taking at least two shots of insulin every day and still be well enough to get the job done?

Some said she was criticised because she is a woman, insisting that these same critics had been milder with Tony Blair who had a heart condition or Gordon Brown, who was a one-eyed prime minister.

But May had to face the situation for what it was. She had to come out. She takes her two shots of insulin every day, does her exercises and watches her food like a mole. The British public is adjusting to the fact that diabetes is not a handicap.

Britain has learnt to live with May’s diabetes because she was honest with herself and with the public. From Andrew Jackson to Franklin Roosevelt and from Francois Mitterand to Felix HoupheuetBoigny, history is full of sovereigns who went the extra mile to

hide their ailments or handicap from the public.

At 74 and in his second life at the nation’s top job, it is sad that President Muhammadu Buhari allowed reasonable disclosure of his health status to slip away from his hands.

Whether it is Crohn’s as reported by Saharareporters, prostate cancer or whatever it is, any ailment that kept Buhari away in London for nearly six weeks before he was sworn-in after his election, and has kept him in hospital for 69 days out of his 712-day Presidency could hardly have been unknown to him before May 2015.

The danger of what now appears to be a malicious concealment of his health status is that politicians and a few around him who feel threatened will exploit it for personal advantage. And it’s happening already.

Ishiekwene is the MD/Editor-InChief of The Interview magazine and board member of the Parisbased Global Editor’s Network

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Lawmaker condemns forced underage marriage Saka Bolaji, Minna

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The Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Senator David Umaru, has condemned the involvement of a sharia court in the forced marriage of underage girl, Janet Habila in Shiroro local government of Niger state, calling on the state government to urgently establish Customary Courts to provide judicial access and fair hearing in cases affecting Christian individuals in local communities.

Umaru stated this at the weekend while speaking at the summit of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association

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The lawmaker also called on the state government to fulfill its promise to recruit teachers to teach Christian Religions Knowledge (CRK) in public schools adding that it was unfortunate that nothing has been done about the promise six months after government rushed into the press with the Christian teachers recruitment announcement.”

The lawmaker described as unfortunate the role played by the sharia court in the marriage saga of the minor adding that it was a bitter reminder of the continued denial of Chris-

tians in the state free access to justice and fair hearing in customary matters.

He said, “the issue of the underage Christian girl that was forced into marriage recently in Erena area of my constituency with the active connivance of a sharia court judge to a Muslim man has been widely reported in the media. Although I was not aware of the matter at the early stage but I have taken steps to ensure that justice is done. I am aware that some people have been arrested and that the police has began further investigation into the matter”.

He explained that he was not

against the operation of sharia courts in the state but was seriously stressing the need for the government to establish customary courts that would adjudicate for Christians while the sharia courts adjudicate for Muslims who believe in Islamic laws.

He argued that the existence of only sharia courts in the villages have continued to constitute gross violation of the fundamental rights of Christian individuals in the state adding that the government should urgently redress the judicial imbalance with the establish-

ment of customary courts across the 23 local governments of the state.

My EFCC case is politically motivated-Kalu Moses Oyediran, Enugu,

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Former governor of Abia state, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared that his case with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is political, saying that he already owned Hallmark bank and Slok Group of companies before he assumed office as governor of the state in 1999.

Kalu stated this at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka at the weekend where he delivered the Faculty of Arts distinguished lecture titled ‘Culture, Leadership and Higher Education in Nigeria.’

The former governor, who is currently facing 34-count charge bordering on fraud during his time as governor, said rather than been commended for enthroning good leadership, people are busy deploying state machinery to destroy his businesses.

He said: “My EFCC case is political, I was already an accomplished businessman before I joined politics.

“I had Hallmark Bank and Slok before 1999 when I became governor of Abia state,” he said.

Kalu lamented that till date Nigerian leaders have not learnt the acts of democracy adding that the flippant disregard to court orders are alien to democracy.

“There is no democracy in Nigeria because our leaders do not respect rule of law, obey court orders or act in the interest of their followers”, he

Atiku commissions solar energy centre in Yola Tom Garba, Yola

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Vice President and founder of American University of Nigeria (AUN) Yola, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, at the weekend, commissioned a 97.2 kilowatts Solar Energy Center and administrative building at the AUN premises in Yola.

The Project Director, Mr. Abubakar Bunu, said the solar energy plant was designed in keeping with the sustainable development of the university.

Bunu said the solar array was unique and special because it is the largest and first of its kind in any Nigerian university.

According to him, the project was cost effective inasmuch as both diesel and national grid tariffs were becoming more expensive.

“The solar has 300 panels and generating 120KVA with a total of 97.2 kilowatts.

“The estimated annual power generation of the solar is 149,793 kWp which is equivalent to diesel consumption of about 72,000 liters per annum, ” Bunu said.

He said the solar project was one more step toward making the University less dependent on diesel.

The new admin building according to Banu, is an example of ecological responsible architecture “It is a nontraditional and innovative building which embodies the best in sustainable construction and represent a model for Nigeria, Africa, and the world”

MASSOB unveils plans for 2017 Biafra day celebration Edem Edem, Calabar

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Ceremonial boat display, during the Rivers Golden Jubilee Boat Regatta at Port Harcourt Beach… at the weekend.

said.

“A charismatic leader has transformative effect on his followers making them change their values and beliefs or behaviours and attitudes.

“In my days as the governor of Abia state, I did my best to pull the state from the backwaters of development and place it on a pedestal where it would no longer be ignored’’ he said.

He noted that the problem confronting the nation is lack of visionary leadership.

“If Nigeria has leaders with good vision, all forms of agitations in the country would not have arisen. If the country is well structured no one will say I am Igbo, I am Hausa or I am Yoruba.

“I call on all leaders, espe-

cially those involved in education and formation of the minds of those who will become our successors tomorrow, to lay more emphasis on teaching cultures and those aspects that would help to restore the dignity of man.

“If we fail to do that we would have created opportunity for the erosion of the dignity of man by man himself.

“I call on all leaders, especially those involved in education and formation of the minds of those who will become our successors tomorrow, to lay more emphasis on teaching cultures and those aspects that would help to restore the dignity of man,” he said.

He appealed to people to respect their cultures and tradition adding that people without culture is like people without history.

In a remark, UNN Vice Chancellor, Prof Benjamin Ozumba expressed gratitude to the guest lecturer for delivering an inspiring and educating lecture.

“I believe we are all leaving here educated and enlightened from his immense knowledge, we thank the former governor and shall be happy to have him here again” he said.

Earlier, the Dean Faculty of Arts, Prof. Christan Onyeji, thanked Kalu for accepting to be their second distinguished lecturer.

The Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra, (MASSOB) may celebrate her Biafra Independence Day on May 22nd 2017. Mr Samuel Okah, the MASSOB leader in Cross River State disclosed this at the weekend in Ikom when the organisation kicked start the activities for the annual celebration.

The celebration will climax a rally with a grand football match with Bayelsa State wing of the movement on the 22nd May 2017 which is the final day of the celebration. “We call on security agencies not to engage us in any show of force by killing our members (MASSOB) who are celebrating Biafra Day” He explained that the expected peaceful event was to honour Dim Odemegwu Ojukwu who on 30th May 1967 declared Biafra Independence to free his people from the yoke of bondage which they were subjected to.

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The Daily Times at 91: Redefining journalism As The Daily Times, Nigeria’s oldest print entity celebrates her 91 years of pragmatic, robust and enduring journalism, the crème de la crème of the society, especially its distinguished awardees, the entire citizenry; and, indeed, the global society, will rise to salute this great and uncommon endeavour, writes Ganiyu Obaaro Like a colossus, The Daily Times has been betrothing the Nigerian media space, and, indeed, its entre society with uncommon zeal, seriousness and commitment with a view to enhancing the Nigerian project.

Over the last 91 years (since 1926), The Daily Times Group has remained a household name in the country and beyond, especially with its juicy news contents, power editorial and opinions, beautiful photographs, among other distinguishing features of the Group that have continued to impact humanity globally.

Today, 91 years down the road, The Daily Times is still redefining journalism, setting the pace and raising the bar. And that is why it is not only continuing with its traditional role of informing, educating and entertaining its readers across the nation and in the Diaspora through a competitive template it has enunciated for posterity, the management and its cream of dedicated reporters and other workers are also on the same page going, considering the giant strides they have made over the years, in spite of the country’s economic challenges.

As the audience rises in salutation of this Newspaper’s historic feat, especially, as it honours these eminent people across the world, there are indeed, new lessons for us all to learn from The Daily Times example - the never-say-die spirit, a hallmark that underscores the collective endeavor of the group.

Today, the two-part programme tees off, beginning first with the National and Historic, Exhibition, an ‘AA’ top level exhibition with the theme: ‘Nigeria Through the Times,’ at the entrance of the foyer of the Abuja International Conference Centre on May 16, from 300pm - 600pm, and at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Island, Lagos, from June 1 - June 6, 2017. The anniversary committee says the exhibition is aimed at restoring our memories, the vision and struggles of our founding fathers, who had labored vigorously for the Nigerian independence, and exclusively documented by The Daily Times and retained in its very rich archives’. Up next is the much-awaited award programme.

Buhari

Saraki

Tinubu

Wike

Dabiri-Erewa

Ikpeazu

The anniversary committee also said that, critical and interesting pictures, such as, colonisation, political parties, Nigerian independence, The Daily Times first edition of June 1, 1926, are among the pictures to be exhibited.

Indeed, deserving a standing ovation are, Chairman of the Ceremonies Committee, Mrs. Yinka Fayomi; the Chairman of the occasion and the former Executive governor of Ogun state, Remo Olusegun Osoba.

Also, deserving garlands, is the quintessential former governor of Lagos state, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who would stand tall to give his key note speech, entitled; ‘Through The Times.’

There is no doubt that today’s landmark event would remain evergreen in our memories, as thousands of eyes would shift to our distinguished awardees, spanning various categories, which the award committee has carefully and painstakingly chosen for today’s historic event.

And, at a press conference held in Abuja, on Tuesday, the Chairman/

Publisher of The Daily Times Group, Mr. Fidelis Anosike, gave an insight into the ceremony, pointing out that Nigerian youths need to show more interest in our country and culture.

He added that The Daily Times was protecting archival materials about Nigeria’s rich history, especially through transforming them into e-archives for proper documentation and lasting security for posterity.

Anosike, who was accompanied by the Group Managing Director, Mr. Noel Anosike and Group General Manager, Mr. Olisa Egbunike, also described the package as, “helping to reshape Nigeria, in its quest for sustainable nation building.”

Interestingly, the awardees have been drawn from various areas of human endeavours, and were grouped into various categories by the Awards Committee.

According to The Daily Times, the categories of awardees embedded in the Times Heroes 2017, are; Leadership; Politician of the Decade; Man of the Decade; Woman of the Decade; Company of the Year; Governor of the Decade; Governance, Life Impact,

Public Service Impact, Impact and Posthumous Awards.

Beyond these categories come the distinguished awardees, who, the Awards Committee says, were chosen based on their individual merit.

For the Leadership/Politics Awards, distinguished serving African leaders made the list - Nigeria’s serving President, Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Republic of Ghana, Mr. Nana Akufo-Addo as well as former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

Whereas, Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki emerged as the Politician of the Year, His Excellency, Executive Governor of Gombe state, Alhaji Ibrahim Dankwambo, emerged as the distinguished Governor of the Decade.

For Governance Award, the roll call, in no particular order are, Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu; Anambra state Governor, Dr. Willie Obiano; Kogi state Governor, Alhaji Yaya Bello; Lagos state Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Adamawa state Govermor, Jibrilla Bindow; Rivers state Governor, Barrister Nyesom

Wike and Kebbi state Governor, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu.

For the Life Impact Awards, these faces made the list: Pastor Paul Adefarasin of the House on the Rock; Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu; Chief Executive, Channels Television, Mr. John Momoh; former Minister of Education and convener, #BringBackOur Girls Group, Dr. Mrs. Oby Ezekwezili; Publisher, ThisDay Newspapers, Mr. Nduka Obaigbena; Nollywood Actor, Mr. Pete Edochie; former Nigerian Military Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon, retd; and Gen. Theophilus Y. Danjuma, retd.

Others making history today are, Company of the Year, with Sir. Lucky Omoluwa, Chairman/CEO Pinnacle Communications Limited sitting atop the firm; and Mr. Tony Elumelu, Chairman/Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation with Mr. Tony Elumelu emerging as the Man of the Decade.

For Mrs. Ibikunle Awosika, a businesswoman and banking executive, who emerged as the Woman of the Decade, today’s occasion could certainly become one of her best moments, just as General Theophilus Y. Danjuma; Liberain Senator and African and World Footballer of the Year, Senator George Opon Weah are writing their names in gold as awards winners.

Also, those who emerged as awardees in the Impact and Service Awards category are, Hon, Mrs, Abike Dabiri, Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Diaspora Affairs; Mr. Mahman Jubrin, MD/CEO Sun Trust Bank; Senator Lanre Tejuosho, representing Ogun Central Senatorial Zone, Hon Leo Ogor, former Minority Leader, Chris Obosi and Linda Ikeji.

Post-humous awardees, according to Board and Management of The Daily Times are, late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and late Alhaji Babatunde Ajose, former Managing Director of Daily Times.

No doubt, as the over 25 distinguished awardees from 11 different categories savour today’s historic moment, friends of The Daily Times Group here and elsewhere across the world, would continue to relish in the positive milestone the publications are engraving in the sands of time.

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Trustees are : 1. MR. FEHINTOLA HEZEKIAH AYODELE 2. MRS. FEHINTOLA FLORENCE MOJI 3. MR. OLUWAFEMI RICHARD KOLAWOLE 4. MR. FEHINTOLA VICTOR AYODEJI AIMS: 1. To foster unity among family members.

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Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, 420, Tigris crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja, within 28 days of this publication.

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Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General Corporte Affairs Commission plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi lronsi Street Maitama Abuja within 28 Days from from the date of this publication.

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3. Provide support and motivation for sufferers of mental disorder as well as their care givers.

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5. Provide solutions to mental health challenges in Nigeria 6. To provide innovative and culturally specific products and services for mental health in Nigeria.

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EMPOWERING OF THE LESS PRIVILEGE THROUGH SKILL ACQUISITION TEACHING ON CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE. NEW AIMS & OBJECTIVES TO EMPOWER CHILDREN AND WOMEN IN THE DEVELOPING SOCIETY. TO EXECUTE EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROJECTS TARGETED AT CHILDREN OR WOMEN TO FUND EDUCATION AND HEALTH ENDEAVORS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO TEACH ON CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURAL APPROACH TO TRANSFORMATION TO EMPOWER WOMEN AND CHILDREN ON HEALTH AND EDUCATION RELATED ACTIVITIES.

SIGNED: UZOWULU UGO & CO. 08033393213

Notice is hereby given to the general public that the above-named Foundation which is located in Lagos State, has applied to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja, for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To assist less privileged persons in the society on healthcare matters.

2. To be a viable platform for health care support, promotions and advancement in the society.

3. To help less privileged persons in the society to enjoy good health as well as freedom from diseases.

4. To carry out awareness on health, food, education, women empowerment, water, rural development and healthcare support projects.

5. To run orphanage homes.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this publication.

J N ENAJEDU Esq J N ENAJEDU & CO LEGAL PRACTITIONERS TEL 08023132360

MUHAMMED MUSTAPHA GIVE IT OUT CHARITY INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORM THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTER ACTS NO 1 OF 1990.

NAME OF TRUSTEES ARE : 1. ADAM IBRAHIM KAYODE 2. YUSUF IBRAHIM AROWOSAIYE 3. AKANBI MUHAMMED MUSTAPHA 4. AKANBI SHAKIRAT FOLAKE 5. ABDULRASAQ FATIMAH FUNSHO 6. OFOEGBU HELEN IHUNNA 7. UDEH ADIMABUA AFAMEFUNE LEONARD AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. REDISTRIBUTING WEALTH FOR THE UPLIFTMENT OF THE LESS PRIVILEGE 2. PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE CHARITY SOCIETY 3. ACHIEVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CREATIVITY 4. PROMOTE CHARITY AND INTEGRITY THROUGH POETRY ANY OBJECTIONS TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR -GENERAL , CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION , PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED BY : THE CHAIRMAN

WORD WINNERS CHAPEL This is to inform the general public that the above named Organization has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under part C of the companies and allied matters act of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ERIM TIKO CHAIRMAN 2. PASTOR KATE CHAKPAIN SECRETAY 3. PASTOR OBINNA ANAGOR 4. BENEDICTA UCHENNA OBINNA AIMS & OBJECTIVE 1. To preach the Gospel 2. To Raise Christ Gospel Bearers Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigri Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Sign Trustees

Signed secretary

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE THE TENETS OF ISLAM ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION

JOHN PEARL HEALTH FOUNDATION THE TRUSTEES ARE MR. jOHN OLALERE BAALE MRS. MARGARET MORADEKE BAALE

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. RUKAYAT OGUNBIYI 2. IBRAHIM OLAYINKA 3. YUSUF OGUNBIYI 4. OLADEJO OLATUNDE ISMAEL 5 .HALIMAH OGUNBIYI

Furthermore, that the below mentioned members of the Organization should be appointed as trustees of the Organization in the place of the removed trustees.

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THE TRUSTEES REMAIN THE SAME. OLD AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

THE PART OF THE CONSTITUTIONS AMENDED IS ARTICALE 3 WHICH IS THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE INITIATIVE. REASONS: THE REASON FOR THIS ADDITION OF AIMS AND OBJECTIVES IS TO ENHANCE AND ENLARGE THE SCOPE OF THE INITIATIVE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS ADDITION OF AIMS AND OBJECTIVES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY

YOUTH OFF THE STREET INITIAIVE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1-IYERE, EBEHENYA KENNEDY 2-OBEZUWA, MARIA 3-OKENA WILFRED, BONIFACE. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PRODUCE CHARITABLE HUMANITARIAN SERVICES TO THE YOUTH AND COMMINITIES IN NEED ACROSS NIGERIA ESPECIALY IN AREAS OF HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION AND BASIC AMENITIES. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY OZOEMENA GLORIA IFEYINWA

I formerly known as ONWUEGBUNA GLORIA IFEYINWA now wish to be known as OZOEMENA GLORIA IFEYINWA. former documents remain valid.

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IFEBI UCHECHUKWU TESSY

I formerly known and addressed as UMEH UCHECHUKWU TESSY, now wish to be known and addressed as IFEBI UCHECHUKWU TESSY. All former documents remain valid.

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OLATOYE REMI ABIMBOLA

Formally known, called and addressed as REMI ABIMBOLA IDOWU NOW Wish to be known, called and addressed as OLATOYE REMI ABIMBOLA. All documents bearing my former name remain valid general public should please take note Mrs Williams Nnedi Elizabeth I formerly known and addressed as Miss Okeugo Nnedi Elizabeth, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Williams Nnedi Elizabeth. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

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MRS JANE FREDALINE AYESHUNG

OBERE RUTH IHUNANYA CHIMEZURU

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS MISS ANOKAM JANE IJEOMA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS JANE FREDALINE AYESHUNG. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE

I, formerly known and addressed as ERONINI RUTH IHUNANYA CHIMEZURU, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OBERE RUTH IHUNANYA CHIMEZURU. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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AWOLANA ADEJOKE LATIFATU

AGEGENU SAO OLAYEMI GEORGE

I, formerly known and addressed as Adejoke Latifatu Yahaya, now wish to be known, called and addressed as Awolana Adejoke Latifatu. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as SAO OLAYEMI GEORGE, now wish to be known and addressed as AGEGENU SAO OLAYEMI GEORGE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

ABUBAKAR YUSSUF EMMA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as KEHINDE MARY OYEWOLE, now wish to be known and addressed as KEHINDE MARY AKINMADE. All former documents remain valid. General Public should take note.

Formerly known and addressed as Idris Omowunmi Kafayat, now wish to be known and addressed as Kareem Kafayat Omowunmi. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EMMA ABUBAKAR YUSSUF, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ABUBAKAR YUSSUF EMMA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

That on my Diamond Bank Account, my name appears as STELLA AARIN ADEJUWON, while on my International Passport No. A06738995, it appears as ADEJUWON STELLA AARINOLA. That ‘AARINOLA’ was abbreviated as ‘AARIN’ in my Diamond Bank Account. That I am the same person bearing both names mentioned above. All former documents bearing both names are mine and remain valid. General public take note.

JOSEPH ABIODUN ADESANYA

MRS. JIMOH .A. MAMFAST

I, formerly known and Addressd as MATHEW OLUWASEGUN, now wish to be known and addressed as FALADE MICHAEL OLUSEGUN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

DR. BOLA JOSEPHINE ADEKOYA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as DR. BOLA JOSEPHINE FADUGBAGBE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as DR. BOLA JOSEPHINE ADEKOYA. All former documents remain valid. Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, general public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as THOMAS ABIODUN FASANYA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as JOSEPH ABIODUN ADESANYA. All former documents remain valid. Police Pension Office, general public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MRS. JIMOH .A. MODUPEOLA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. JIMOH .A. MAMFAST. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MRS BETIKU MOROLAKE

Formerly known and addressed as AYIBIOWU ADENIYI TEMI now wish to be known and addressed as YUSUFF AZEEZ ABIOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

UDUAK SUNDAY UDO

MRS OTEGBEYE ABIMBOLA RACHEL

Formerly known and addressed as GLORY MOSES now wish to be known and addressed as UDUAK SUNDAY UDO. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as MISS AKINNODI MOROLOKE CATHERINE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS BETIKU MOROLAKE CATHERINE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

DADA OLUWABUKOLA JULIANA

FORMELY KNOWN AS TAIWO OLUWABUKOLA JULIANA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DADA OLUWABUKOLA JULIANA, BANKS GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

AMOO RAZAK OPEYEMI

BLESSING BARILUBENE HEZEKIAH

That on my British Birth Certificate, my name appears as ANDREW KENNEDY ADEBO OGUN, on my Nigerian Passport, it appears as ANDREW ADEBOWALE OGUN, while on other documents, it appears as ANDREW ADEBO OGUN. That I am the same person bearing all the above mentioned names. Henceforth wish to be known and addressed as ANDREW KENNEDY ADEBO OGUN. All former documents remain valid. General public note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AISHAT BIODUN RAJI, now wish to be known and addressed as TAIWO AISHAT BIODUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OKPANIOKO CHIDUBEM CYRIL

I, formerly known and addressed as OKPANI CHIDUBEM OKO, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OKPANIOKO CHIDUBEM CYRIL. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

KAREEM KAFAYAT OMOWUNMI

FALADE MICHAEL OLUSEGUN

KEHINDE MARY AKINMADE

I, formerly known and addressed as RAIMI KAFAYAT ADESHINA, now wish to be known and addressed as TANIMOWO BILIKIS .A. ADESANYA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

TANIMOWO BILIKIS .A. ADESANYA

TAIWO AISHAT BIODUN

AKANDE BLESSING PHILIP Formerly known and addressed as BLESSING FRANCIS UKPONG, now wish to be known, called and addressed as AKANDE BLESSING PHILIP. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MICHEAL BLESSING OGECHUKWU

Formerly known and addressed as Ukomadu Blessing Ogechukwu now wish to be known and addressed as Micheal Blessing Ogechukwu. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

CHRISTOPHER OSAMUDIAME ODIASE

Formerly known and addressed as MISS BOLAJI ABIMBOLA RACHEL now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OTEGBEYE ABIMBOLA RACHEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ADEBAYO SAMSON IDOWU now wish to be known and addressed as LUKMAN ADEBAYO IDOWU. Wrong Date of Birth26th June, 1970. Correct Date of Birth-26th June, 1967.

I, FORMELY KNOWN AS CHRISTOPHER OYEMEDIA ODIASE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHRISTOPHER OSAMUDIAME ODIASE, BANKS GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

BLESSED CHIDALU OMAJI

MRS. FEDORA MAURISON CHINENYE

MRS. AMOBI JOSEPHINE

I formerly known and address as Amoo Razak Babatunde, now wish to be known and address as Amoo Razak Opeyemi. All former document remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as, CHERISH CHIDALU CHUKS, now wish to be known and addressed as, BLESSED CHIDALU OMAJI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. PRECIOUS IKE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. FEDORA MAURISON CHINENYE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. ODUM JOSEPHINE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. AMOBI JOSEPHINE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

HARIET BASSEY ASUQUO

MRS. IHUOMA PLEASURE OGOR

EKECHUKWU FESTUS UCHECHUKWU

MRS. CHIOMA FAITH EKECHUKWU

I, formerly known and addressed as, BLESSING EMMANUEL, now wish to be known and addressed as, BLESSING BARILUBENE HEZEKIAH. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. PATIENCE LEGBO IKPOR

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. PATIENCE LEGBO HEZEKIAH, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. PATIENCE LEGBO IKPOR. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as, EKAETE BASSEY ASUQWO, now wish to be known and addressed as, HARIET BASSEY ASUQUO. My correct date of birth is, 11th November 1991, not 11th November, 1990. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, OGBULIGWE FESTUS UCHECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as, EKECHUKWU FESTUS UCHECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. CHIOMA FAITH OSUAGWU, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. CHIOMA FAITH EKECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid.

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CORRECTION OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME

LYDIA OSAROKAKA

YUSUFF AZEEZ ABIOLA

I, JOHNSON IKECHUKWU, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as, IKECHUKWU JOHN IGBO, instead of, JOHNSON IKECHUKWU, in my bank account details. I now wish to be known and addressed as, JOHNSON IKECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, AHIC ANGELA, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as, ANGELA SUNDAY AHIC, instead of, AHIC ANGELA. I now wish to be known and addressed as, AHIC ANGELA. My correct date of birth is, 30th January, 1986 not 30th January 1975. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, LYDIA NYEE OSAROKAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as, LYDIA OSAROKAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. IHUOMA SUSAN AMADI, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. IHUOMA PLEASURE OGOR. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. AKUBUIRO ROSEMARY ODOCHI

MRS. ARUEGBE NKECHI ANTHONIA

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. ELUGWARAONU ROSEMARY ODOCHI, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. AKUBUIRO ROSEMARY ODOCHI. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. OKOH NKECHI ANTHONIA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. ARUEGBE NKECHI ANTHONIA. All former documents remain valid.

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EFE STANLEY EJIRRO I, formerly known and addressed as, LUCKY ATAPOR, now wish to be known and addressed as, EFE STANLEY EJIRRO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS JULIET BASSEY EYO

EGUWATU MUEME CHEKWUBE EDITH

CORRECTION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, JONAH ULOAKU CHRISTIANA, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as, SOLOMON ULOAKU CHRISTIANA, instead of, JONAH ULOAKU CHRISTIANA. I now wish to be known and addressed as, JONAH ULOAKU CHRISTIANA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, Isaac Ugochukwu as appeared on my NYSC cert., Bsc cert., NCE cert., WASCE cert., GCE cert., and First Sch. Leaving cert. and Isaac Rex Ugochukwu as appeared on my BVN belong to one and the same person.

All documents bearing my former name remains valid. I now wish to be known, and addressed as Isaac Rex Ugochukwu. Access Bank PLC and the general public should pls take note.

In some of my documents my name was written as CHUKWUDI MARY and in some other documents my name was written as CHUKWUDI MARY JANE NWANNE , The name refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, CHUKWUDI MARY NWANNE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

IBEH MBAMARA NDUKA

MRS RHEMA OMOYEMEH OSIGBEMEH

OKEKE ANGELA CHIDINMA

Formerly MISS OKOLUDO FELICIA UKAMAKA Now MRS NWACHUKWU FELICIA UKAMAKA . former documents remains valid.

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MRS. ILEMOBOLA IBITOLA ELIZABETH

Formerly Akinduro Ibitola Elizabeth now Mrs. Ilemobola Ibitola Elizabeth. Former documents remains valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as MBAMARA NDUKA NATHANIEL, now wish to be known and addressed as IBEH MBAMARA NDUKA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and the general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS MONICA OMOYEMEH ANABEWO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS RHEMA OMOYEMEH OSIGBEMEH. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as JUSTINA OKEKE, now wish to be known and addressed as OKEKE ANGELA CHIDINMA. All former documents remain valid.

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SHOETAN LAIDE AZEEZAT I, Formerly known and addressed as LIPEDE LAIDE AZEEZAT TOSIN, now wish to be known and addressed as SHOETAN LAIDE AZEEZAT. All former documents carrying LIPEDE LAIDE AZEEZAT TOSIN remains valid. General public take note.

OSHINOWO OLUWASEYI ADEKEMI

UNWANA-ABASI ELIJAH AKAN

MRS AJENIYA BASIRAT OMOLARA

I, formerly known and addressed as, ALLISON OLUWASEYI ADEKEMI now wish to be known and addressed as, OSHINOWO OLUWASEYI ADEKEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, ELIJAH AKAN IBEKWE now wish to be known and addressed as, UNWANA-ABASI ELIJAH AKAN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CHANGE OF NAME/DECLARATION OF AGE

I, formerly known and addressed as, BONIFACE LEBARI AWIIKPA and BONIFACE NATHANIEL, now wish to be known and addressed as, AWIIKPA LEBARI NATHANIEL. All former document(s) remain valid. I also declare that I was born on the 15th day of July, 1988. All relevant authorities and the general public should please take note.

MRS NWACHUKWU FELICIA UKAMAKA

MRS. MARIAN UWAKATA

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. MARIAN ENWEREAMA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. MARIAN UWAKATA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known as MISS AKINTUNDE BASIRAT OMOLARA wish to be known and addressed as MRS AJENIYA BASIRAT OMOLARA .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I Formerly known and addressed as miss Juliet Alamu Osang now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Juliet Bassey Eyo. All former documents remain valid,General public to please take note.

MRS. OLORUNTADE AGATHA CHIWENDU

I formerly known as MISS EKENGWU AGATHA CHIWENDU wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OLORUNTADE AGATHA CHIWENDU. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

Formerly Mueme Chekwube Edith now Eguwatu Mueme Chekwube Edith . former documents remains valid.

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MRS NWOSU CHINYERE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS IHEWZUKWU CHINYERE JUSTINA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NWOSU CHINYERE. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and the general public should please take note.

NWAKANMA NWAKA JOY

I formerly known as Nwakanma Joy wish to be known and addressed as Nwakanma Nwaka Joy. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

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DAMILARE ORIYOMI MICHEAL

I formerly known as SALAMI KAYODE AHMED wish to be known and addressed as DAMILARE ORIYOMI MICHEAL. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

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IGEGUN LUCKY OSEREMAEN

RISIKAT ABOSEDE ADEBOYE

ASENSO AWUDU BAWUAH

I formerly known as John Ojie Friday wish to be known and addressed as Igegun Lucky Oseremaen.

All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as RISIKAT ABOSEDE MEMUDU wish to be known and addressed as RISIKAT ABOSEDE ADEBOYE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as AWUDU BULLAY wish to be known and addressed as ASENSO AWUDU BAWUAH. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as JECINTA OBIKA wish to be known and addressed as OBIKA JESSEY CHIKA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

AYORINDE HASSAN OPEYEMI

CORRECTION OF NAME

CHANGE OF NAME AND DECLARATION OF AGE

I formerly known as Ayorinde Hassan David wish to be known and addressed as Ayorinde Hassan Opeyemi. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

That I LAWAL RAHMOTA MODUPE my name was wrongly written as LAWAL RAHMAT MODUPE wish to be known and addressed as LAWAL RAHMOTA MODUPE. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as Olu-Oniwe Olaitan wish to be known and addressed as Olaitan Muniru Olu and corrected Date of Birth is 20-2-1946. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

OKECHUKWU. OGBONNE

ABDULATEEF ABDULAFEEZ ISHOLA

IJEOMA THELMA ADETUNBI

ONASANYA ABIODUN BISI

OBIKA JESSEY CHIKA

I formerly known as Joseph Brith. Ogbonne wish to be known and addressed as Okechukwu. Ogbonne. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

AKINTADE ADEYINKA BLESSED

I, formerly known and addressed as JIMOH HAFEEZ ISHOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULATEEF ABDULAFEEZ ISHOLA. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as IJEOMA THELMA ONWUGBONU, now wish to be known and addressed as IJEOMA THELMA ADETUNBI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OSUNSINA BISI ABIODUN, now wish to be known and addressed as ONASANYA ABIODUN BISI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

IHEBILIKE PRECIOUS IFEOMA

OLADIMEJI RILWAN SALAMI

I formerly known as Temitope Oladimeji Salami wish to be known and addressed as Oladimeji Rilwan Salami. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ADEPOJU MUSILIU ISHOLA

I formerly known as ADEPOJU MUTURLEEB AKINDUNBI wish to be known and addressed as ADEPOJU MUSILIU ISHOLA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ODOGWU DEBORAH I, formerly known and addressed as ODOGWU MARIAM, now wish to be known and addressed as ODOGWU DEBORAH, henceforth.

All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

ADEBIYI MUYIDEEN

I formerly known as ADEBIYI MUYIWA SIRSHINA wish to be known and addressed as ADEBIYI MUYIDEEN. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ALICE MERCY OLUSOLA

I formerly known as ALICE MERCY OKOH wish to be known and addressed as ALICE MERCY OLUSOLA. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note ALAKE KUDIRAT MODUPE

I, formerly known and addressed as OSHILAJA KUDIRAT MODUPE, now wish to be known and addressed as ALAKE KUDIRAT MODUPE, due to marriage. All former documents remain valid.

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OJUMORO EGBERIAMEN KEHINDE

ALADE EMMANUEL ADEBAYO

I formerly known and addressed as OBIAGUZOR IFEOMA CHIOMA now wish to be known and addressed as IHEBILIKE PRECIOUS IFEOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AIBUEKU EGBERIAMEN KEHINDE now wish to be known and addressed as OJUMORO EGBERIAMEN KEHINDE. My date of birth is 19/04/1992. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as RAIFU EMMANUEL now wish to be known and addressed as ALADE EMMANUEL ADEBAYO. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS OLADOSU FATIMOH TOYIN

UGBAJA VIVIAN ONYINYE

FATIMEHIN OLAYEMI JOSEPH

MRS ARIYIBI-BUSUYI, YEMISI CRISTIANA

I, formerly known and addressed as DANFULANI JOHN JOSEPH, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINTADE ADEYINKA BLESSED, henceforth.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAMES: This is to confirm that I, FATIMEHIN OLAYEMI JOSEPH is the same person answering FATIMEHIN JOSEPH and JOSEPH OLAYEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as FATIMEHIN OLAYEMI JOSEPH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS ADEWUNMI CRISTIANA YEMISI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ARIYIBI-BUSUYI, YEMISI CRISTIANA. This is due to change in marital status. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

GBOLAGADE GANIYU OWOLABI

MRS ODUMADE MOJISOLA ASISAT

I formerly known and addressed as GANIYU OWOLABI ADELEKE now wish to be known and addressed as GBOLAGADE GANIYU OWOLABI. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OSERE MUKHAILA

I formerly known and addressed as MOMOH MIKE now wish to be known and addressed as OSERE MUKHAILA. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as MISS ARIGBABU ASISAT MOJISOLA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ODUMADE MOJISOLA ASISAT. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS AKANDE FATIMAH TOYIN now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OLADOSU FATIMOH TOYIN. All former documents remain valid.

Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, NYSC and General public to please take note.

MRS SUNDAY FORTUNE FILDINGBA FAVOUR

MR SUNDAY SECOND FORTUNE

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

IMOH CHIJIOKE UGOCHUKWU

I formerly known and addressed as OKPALA VIVIAN ONYINYE now wish to be known and addressed as UGBAJA VIVIAN ONYINYE. All former documents remain valid.

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OKOH OBIORA PAUL

NNENNA VIVIAN NZECHI

I formerly known and addressed as NNENNA VIVIAN OBIORA now wish to be known and addressed as NNENNA VIVIAN NZECHI. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS AKOTAOBI DOREEN NKIRU

I formerly known and addressed as CHUKWUNYERE CHIJIOKE UGOCHUKWU now wish to be known and addressed as IMOH CHIJIOKE UGOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

OKOH: I, formerly known and addressed as OKOH ANTHONY, now wish to be known and addressed as OKOH OBIORA PAUL. All former documents remain valid. Enugu East Local Govt. Area, Local Govt. Service Commission and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZENWAKA DOREEN NKIRU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AKOTAOBI DOREEN NKIRU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS EZEOGU GLORIA IFEAKANDU

ALARIBE FRANCISCA CHISAA

TAIWO SHAMSON BUKOLA

UKO ANGUS NNAJI

I, formerly known and addressed as KENECHUKWU JOSEPHINE NKEM, now wish to be known and addressed as NWOZOR JOSEPHINE NKEM. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZEOBIEJES GLORIA IFEAKANDU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EZEOGU GLORIA IFEAKANDU. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as ALARIBE FRANCISCA CHINOSO, now wish to be known and addressed as ALARIBE FRANCISCA CHISAA. All former documents remain valid.

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OFFOR CHIDERA LOVETH

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWANKWO BLESSING EZINWANNE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ONU BLESSING EZINWANNE. All former documents remain valid.

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AIGBOMIAN MERCY I, formerly known and addressed as AZIENGBE MERCY, now wish to be known and addressed as AIGBOMIAN MERCY. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AMADI CHIDERA LOVETH, now wish to be known and addressed as OFFOR CHIDERA LOVETH. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

EZEGO-NSINIGBARA MARTINA CHEKWUBECHUKWU OGECHUKWU LILIAN NWABUGWU

EDEH JENNIFER EKENE

ONU ANTHONY FRANCIS UCHECHUKWU

I, formerly known and addressed as ANIEKENE JENNIFER,now wish to be known and addressed as EDEH JENNIFER EKENE. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as UZODINMA ANTHONY UCHECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as ONU ANTHONY FRANCIS UCHECHUKWU. Also I was born at UNTH-ENUGU and my correct Date of Birth is 10th Oct. 1982. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note

This is to inform the general public that my name LOVETH JOHN was wrongly written during BVN registration but now wish to be corrected and addressed asIGWE MARIA ONYEKACHI. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note

EZEIMO DORATHY CHINWENDU

ANIEDOBE ANGELA CHINYERE

ABAELU HENRIETTA OGOCHUKWU

I formerly known and addressed as OKOYE DORATHY CHINWENDU now wish to be known and addressed as EZEIMO DORATHY CHINWENDU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EBENEBE ANGELA CHINYERE now wish to be known and addressed as ANIEDOBE ANGELA CHINYERE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known as OGBUNUGAFOR HENRIETTA OGOCHUKWUnow wish to be known as ABAELU HENRIETTA OGOCHUKWU. former documents remain valid. N-POWER and general public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS JACK FILDINGBA DABA FAVOUR now wish to be known and addressed as MRS SUNDAY FORTUNE FILDINGBA FAVOUR. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MR SUNDAY SECOND now wish to be known and addressed as MR SUNDAY SECOND FORTUNE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

In some of my documents my name was written as ENWEREJI GOODLUCK UGBOAKU while in some other documents it was written as ENWEREJI VIVIAN AMARACHI now I wish to be known as ENWEREJI VIVIAN AMARACHI all documents bearing the names are valid. General public to please take note.

MRS NNAM IFEYINWA CHRISTIANTHUS

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AGBO IFEYINWA CHRYSANCTUS,now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NNAM IFEYINWA CHRISTIANTHUS. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

NWOZOR JOSEPHINE NKEM

MRS ONU BLESSING EZINWANNE

I, formerly known and addressed as EZEGO MARTINA CHEKWUBECHUKWU OGECHUKWU LILIAN NWABUGWU, now wish to be known and addressed as EZEGO-NSINIGBARA MARTINA CHEKWUBECHUKWU OGECHUKWU LILIAN NWABUGWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ODOH EKENE

I formerly known and addressed as ODOH EMMANUEL CHINWEUBA now wish to be known and addressed as ODOH EKENE. My correct date of birth is 14th January, 1990. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS MERCY CHUKWUEMEKA NNAMANI

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UYAH MERCY ETIM, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS MERCY CHUKWUEMEKA NNAMANI. All former documents remain valid.

P.P.S.M.B, Banks and General public should please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as TAIWO SAMSON DOLAPO, now wish to be known and addressed as TAIWO SHAMSON BUKOLA. All former documents remain valid.

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GODWIN DESTINY SOMTO I, formerly known and addressed as ODONWAUGWUEZE LOVINA IFEBUCHE, now wish to be known and addressed as GODWIN DESTINY SOMTO. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME This is to inform the general public that my name OKORIE SUNDAY ALIOKE was wrongly written during BVN registration but now wish to be corrected and addressed as ALI SUNDAY. All former documents remain valid.

Banks and General public should please take note MRS MBACHU UGOCHI CHINONYEREM

I formerly known as MISS UNAEZE UGOCHI CHINONYEREM now wish to be known as MRS MBACHU UGOCHI CHINONYEREM. former documents remain valid, general public take note

I, formerly known and addressed as UKO ANGUS UCHECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as UKO ANGUS NNAJI. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

MRS EDEH FAITH IFEYINWA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKARO FAITH IFEYINWA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EDEH FAITH IFEYINWA. All former documents remain valid. Parklane and General public should please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

That I was formerly known and addressed as UNANKA ONYEKACHI that I now wish to add STELLA to my former name that I now wish to be known and addressed as UNANKA ONYEKACHI STELLA All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

IKEDI JASON ONUORA

This is to certify that IKEDI JASON and IKEDI JASON ONUORA is one and the same person now wish to be known as IKEDI JASON ONUORA. former documents remain valid. GTB, General public take note.

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UMOREN VICTORIA UKEME.

UDE IKECHUKWU WILFRED

ELIZABETH EJIDE HASSAN BOLADE

I, formerly known and addressed as OZOUDE IKECHUKWU WILFRED, Now wish to be known and addressed as UDE IKECHUKWU WILFRED. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

. I, formerly known and addressed as HASSAN EJIDE BOLADE, Now wish to be known and addressed as ELIZABETH EJIDE HASSAN BOLADE. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWACHI HELEN ADA, Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ALABI HELEN. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as AYINDE MONISCLA BOLANLE, Now wish to be known and addressed as OLUDIPE MONISOLA BOLANLE. All former documents remain valid.

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ABIODUN SILIFAT OLUWATOYIN

BALOGUN JOHN JOSEL

MRS. AMANZE NORAH CHIGOZIE

AGBALEJE CALLISTUS CHIBUIKE

MRS. PEACEVAL-IHIM CHIBUZOR

MRS. MBARA OLIVIA

Formerly known and addressed as AMUSA SILIFAT OLUWATOYIN, now wish to be known and addressed as ABIODUN SILIFAT OLUWATOYIN. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as BALOGUN OZAVOGUN JOHN, now wish to be known and addressed as BALOGUN JOHN JOSEL. That my date of birth was wrongly written on as 11th of October, 1991 instead of 11th of October, 1982. That my correct date of birth is 11th of October, 1982. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS KEMAKOLAM NORAH CHIGOZIE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AMANZE NORAH CHIGOZIE. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and general public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AGBALEJE DON CALLISTUS .C., now wish to be known and addressed as AGBALEJE CALLISTUS CHIBUIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

. I, formerly known and addressed as MISS CHUKWUOCHA CHIBUZOR BENEDICTA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. PEACEVALIHIM CHIBUZOR BENEDICTA. All former documents remain valid.

General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UCHE OLIVIA CHIDIMMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. MBARA OLIVIA. All former documents remain valid.

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NLEM CHINENYE FAVOUR

ANIGBOGU CHUKWUMA CHRISTIAN

ALBERT MICHAEL ADEYEMI

MRS AINA BLESSING REMILEKUN

I, formerly known and addressed as NLEM CHINENYE-FAVOUR NWADI and UNANKA CHINENYENWA NWADI, now wish to be known and addressed as NLEM CHINENYE FAVOUR. All former documents remain valid. BANKS, SEMB, UNN and The general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ANAGBOGO CHIMA CHRISTIAN, now wish to be known and addressed as ANIGBOGU CHUKWUMA CHRISTIAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ABUBAKAR ALIMOT TEMITOPE

Formerly known and addressed as LASISI TEMITOPE ALIMOT, now wish to be known and addressed as ABUBAKAR ALIMOT TEMITOPE from Etim.

All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MICHAEL ADEYEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as ALBERT MICHAEL ADEYEMI. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS IYANDA BLESSING REMILEKUN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AINA BLESSING REMILEKUN. All former documents remain valid.

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ANYAMAOBI AMARACHI FAVOUR

MRS. ESTHER CHIBUEZE NKWUDA

OPEYEMI OLORUNMEYAN EWETUGA

MERCY OMOSHO BRAMA

ONYENZE UJU FAVOUR

BUSARI NASIF STEPHEN.

. I, Formerly known and addressed as ANYAMAGHOBI AMARACHI FAVOUR, Now wish to be known and addressed as ANYAMAOBI AMARACHI FAVOUR. All former documents remain valid. The general public should take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS.ESTHER MFON UDO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ESTHER CHIBUEZE NKWUDA. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as OPEYEMI OLORUNMEYAN ODUNOWO, now wish to be known and addressed as OPEYEMI OLORUNMEYAN EWETUGA. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as MERCY DIRISU, now wish to be known and addressed as MERCY OMOSHO BRAMA. All former documents remain valid.

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. Formerly known and addressed as UJU OKAFOR, now wish to be known and addressed as ONYENZE UJU FAVOUR. All former documents remain valid. That my date of birth is 06-03-1986.

General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as BUSARI NASIF SHILE, now wish to be known and addressed as BUSARI NASIF STEPHEN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHRISTOPHER UCHENNA STEPHEN

STEPHANIE FATIMAT OYETUNJI

Formerly known and addressed as CHRISTOPHER UCHENNA NWEZE, now wish to be known and addressed as CHRISTOPHER UCHENNA STEPHEN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as STEPHANIE FATIMATU ATITEBI, now wish to be known and addressed as STEPHANIE FATIMAT OYETUNJI. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

UZOEZIE DENNIS CHIMEZIE

OFFOR REBECCA TOCHUKWU.

MRS ALABI HELEN

OLUDIPE MONISOLA BOLANLE.

Formerly known and addressed as UMOREN VICTORIA AKPABIO, now wish to be known and addressed as UMOREN VICTORIA UKEME. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MOMUDAT BUKOLA KADIRI

CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF BIRTH DATE

RUTH MOJISOLA FATIMAT BALOGUN.

Formerly known and addressed as MOMUDAT OMOBUKOLA KADRI, now wish to be known and addressed as MOMUDAT BUKOLA KADIRI. All former documents remain valid. SKYE BANK and general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as SULAIMON AJANI AKINALAO in Access Bank BVN registration while the Account name was written as SULAIMON ALAO AKIN, now wish to be known and addressed as SULAIMON AJANI AKINSOLA. That my correct date of birth is 4/2/1984 and not 24/8/1984. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as RUTH MOJISOLA BALOGUN, now wish to add FATIMAT to my name. Henceforth, I wish to be known and addressed as RUTH MOJISOLA FATIMAT BALOGUN. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

OBINELO OGOCHUKWU JOSEPH

ONWUCHEKWA ALEXANDER CHUKWUEMEKA.

MRS VICTORIA ABIODUN AROWOLO

FREDERICK UGWOKE PRINCESS ADENIKE OBIOMA

I, formerly known and addressed as UGWOKE PRINCESS, now wish to be known and addressed as FREDERICK UGWOKE PRINCESS ADENIKE OBIOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ALFRED IFEOMA GENEVIEVE Formerly known and addressed as Madubuko Ifeoma Genevieve, now wish to be known and addressed as Alfred Ifeoma Genevieve. All former documents remain valid.

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MBAH EBERE FAVOUR Formerly known and addressed as EZE EBERE FIDELIA, now wish to be known and addressed as MBAH EBERE FAVOUR. All former documents remain valid. FCET UMUNZE and general public take note NGOKA SYLVESTER OBUMNEME

My name was wrongly written as NGOKA SYLVANUS instead of NGOKA SYLVESTER OBUMNEME. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as NWANGWU REBECCA TOCHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as OFFOR REBECCA TOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

Formerly known and addressed as MICHEAL OBINELO, now wish to be known and addressed as OBINELO OGOCHUKWU JOSEPH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

OGUNBAJO FALILAT OLUWABUNMI

SULEIMAN SUWEIBAT ASABE

MRS EWUDO SABINA EBERE

ANN PAUL AKPAN

Formerly known and addressed as AYANBANJI FALILAT OLUWABUNMI, now wish to be known and addressed as OGUNBAJO FALILAT OLUWABUNMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

Formerly known and addressed as SULEIMAN SUWEIBAT SAIDU, now wish to be known and addressed as SULEIMAN SUWEIBAT ASABE. All former documents remain valid.

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COLLINS ANANE FOSUHENE.

. Formerly known and addressed as COLLINS ANANE ONOCHIE, now wish to be known and addressed as COLLINS ANANE FOSUHENE. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as MISS ADIMACHUKWU SABINA EBERE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EWUDO SABINA EBERE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

Formerly known and addressed as ANN AKABUOKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as ANN PAUL AKPAN. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note

ODINAKA JAMES OSITA

OZOEMENA CHIOMA PAULINA

EBUEHI FUNMI EME

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EIGBEREMONLEN PAULINA EBARELUME, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OZOEMENA CHIOMA PAULINA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS WOLE-AJIBODE FUNMI EME, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EBUEHI FUNMI EME. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE..

Formerly known and addressed as UZOR DENNIS OFUONYE, now wish to be known and addressed as UZOEZIE DENNIS CHIMEZIE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

AINA BOLATITO KOLEAYO

Formerly known and addressed as AINA BOLATITO JOHN, now wish to be known and addressed as AINA BOLATITO KOLEAYO. All former documents remain valid.

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SHOBOYEDE OLUSEGUN ISIAH

Formerly known and addressed as SHOBOYEDE SEGUN, now wish to be known and addressed as SHOBOYEDE OLUSEGUN ISIAH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

IKEJA HIGH SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION This is to inform the general public that the above named association situated in Lagos has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. BARTHOLOMEW OLUEHI 2. MR. FRANK USIFO 3. MR. FOLORUNSO OMIUNU 4. MR. KEHINDE KASALI 5. ADERINOLA ABASS 6. MRS. MOJISOLA OLUWASEYI ABERUAGBA 7. MRS. STELLA OGUNFEITIMI AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote the good relationship, social responsibility, interest and welfare of its members.

2. To live in unity and harmony as one indivisible and indissoluble association.

3. Dedicated to the continuous improvement of Alma mata.

4. To promote the advancement of the welfare of our members and improvement of our society.

5. To promote, protect and advance the preservation of peace and our habitat.

Any objection to this registration should be addressed to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: F.E.D ORDIA JP ORDIA & ASSOCIATES 8, OLD ABA ROAD, RUMUIGBO, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE

NWANKWOR RUFUS OZOR.

Formerly known and addressed as OKOLIE RUFUS OZOR, now wish to be known and addressed as NWANKWOR RUFUS OZOR. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as ONWUCHEKWA ALEX CHUKWUEMEKA, now wish to be known and addressed as All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as ODINAKA OSITA ONWUMERE, now wish to be known and addressed as ODINAKA JAMES OSITA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

THE GALAXY CLUB OF OGU

This is to inform the general public that the above named Club has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990.

(1) OGEREBIPI JEREMIAH ----PRESIDENT (2) DAMINABO MINASEICHINBO T --------SECRETARY (3) IWARITARIBI GIFT WILFRED ----- FIN. SEC (4) ITELIMA ROLAND ------TREASURER (5) NICHOLAS EVANS BAPAKAYE----- PROVOST AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : (1)TO FOSTER PEACE AND UNITY AMONG MEMBERS (2)PROVIDING AN AVENUE FOR PROMOTING SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL EMPOWERMENT AND AWARENESS Any objection to this registration should be addressed to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED; PRESIDENT

Formerly known and addressed as MISS VICTORIA ABIODUN DUROSIMI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS VICTORIA ABIODUN AROWOLO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

TAJUDEEN AJUMAT AYOBAMI

My name was wrongly written as SULAIMON AJUMAT instead of TAJUDEEN AJUMAT AYOBAMI. All former documents remain valid.

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GOD’S ABUNDANCE MINISTRY INT’L THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR THE REMOVAL OF SOME TRUSTEES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED MINISTRY. THE TWO TRUSTEES THAT WERE REMOVED ARE; 1. SIS. NKIRU EUNICE ACHOR 2. BRO. NNAMDI EVANS AMADI THE TRUSTEES ARE NOW. 1.PASTOR ELISHA CHIDIEBERE 2. PASTOR MRS GRACE ELISHA 3. BRO. PRINCE OMEYIMA 4. BRO. VICTOR ELISHA. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE MUST REACH THE REGISTAR GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED; PASTOR ELISHA CHIDIEBERE

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UYIO IMA NDITO AKWA IBOM DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION. The general public is hereby inform that the above named Organisation has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Decree No. 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Elder Otobong Udo Ekpenyong - President 2. Deaconess Grace Akpan -Secretary 3. Udeme Gerard Akpan 4. Edet Nsikak Ekpenyong 5. Ekaete Otobong Udo 6. Elder Uwemedimo Enang 7. Angela Michael Akpan 8. Josephine John Akpan AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To Cater for the welfare of its members Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tiqgris Crescent, Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this publication Signed: Elder Otobong Udo Ekpenyong President APPOINTMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL TRUSTEES OF “ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGERS” APPOINTMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL TRUSTEES OF “ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGERS” CAC/IT/NO. _______ THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR AN ADDITIONAL TRUSTEES AND CHANGE OF CONSTITUTION UNDER PART “C” OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

THE FORMER TRUSTEES ARE: 1) DR. (MRS.) ENAPE VICTORIA AYISHETU RETAINED 2) PASTOR ENAPE JOSEPH RETAINED THE NEWLY ELECTED TRUSTEE IS: GRACE ILEMONA JOSEPH REASON FOR ELECTION: AS A RESULT OF EXPANSION OF THE ASSOCIATION. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: REMAIN SAME. ANY OBJECTION TO THE RE-REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.SIGNED: EZRA ENWERE, ESQ. (SOLICITOR)

WALK ON WATER GLOBAL FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ODOFIN OLUYEMI DANIEL CHAIRMAN 2. ODOFIN VIVIENNE NKECHI SECRETARY AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1. TO EMPOWER AND CARE FOR YOUNG WOMAN & CHILDREN IN NEED. 2. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGE. ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES WIN-DREAM INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHT AND PEACE DEVELOPMENT THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. SR DR. CAROL IJEOMA NJOKU………………CHAIRMAN 2. PROF. APOLLONIA NWOSU 3. BARR. GODWIN A. EKOH 4. BARR. (MRS.) OGECHI ONYEUKWU (SECRETARY) 5. CHIEF LINUS NJOKU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. FOR PREVENTION, PROTECTION, PROSECUTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, AND PARTNERSHIP WITH HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS TO FIGHT INJUSTICE AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA; 2. TO PREVENT SOCIAL INJUSTICE AND CULTURE OF VIOLENCE THROUGH CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND PEACE BUILDING STRATEGIES THAT ARE GENDER INCLUSIVE. ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ODINAKACHUKWU OKEKE ESQ

TRIOLA AINA FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. APATA EBENEZER DAYO 2. KALE OYEYEMI OLANIYI 3. AJALA SAMUEL WALE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE ENTRENEURSHIP LEADERSHIP AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR ESSON SAMSON MADAKI

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WOLE FASH FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADEBOWALE OLUFEMI ADEDAMOLA- CHAIRMAN 2. FASEHUN OYEYEMI OLABIOYE 3. ADEBOWALE ADEOLU OLUJARE 4. PASTOR KOSHEUNTI OLADIPO ABIODUN- SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1) TO MINISTER TO CHILDREN WITH SICKLE CELL ANEMIA DISEASE FROM AGE 0 TO 21 YEARS 2) TO CATER FOR ABANDONED BABIES ANY OBJECTION TO THIS L SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: OLABODE OLAITAN. ESQ.

COMMUNITY HEALTH LITERACY AND CIVIL RIGHT INITIATIVE

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OGONNA CHIBUEZE - CHAIRMAN 2. CHIEF POLYCARP CHUKWUEMEKA DEPUTY CHAIRMAN 3. DR. (MRS.) IFEOMA JOSEPHINE ILOKANUNO - SECRETARY 4. ILOKANUNO CHIAMAKA - TREASURER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO CREATE HEALTH AWARENESS WITHIN THE RURAL COMMITTEE 2. TO ENLIGHTEN THE RURAL COMMUNITY WITHIN NIGERIA OF THEIR CIVIL RIGHTS. 3. TO TRAIN AND GIVE AIDS TO INDIGENT MEMBERS OF RURAL COMMUNITY.

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PLATINUM INTERVENTIONS CARE INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. MUSA AYUBA ABBAH. - CHAIRMAN 2. ABUBAKAR ABDULAZEEZ - VICE CHAIRMAN 3. MUHAMMED LDRIS. - SECRETARY 4. BLESSING MARY OCHEIDO 5. ABUBAKAR LELE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN ON THE STREET AND INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSON ( I D PS ) BY PROVIDING BASIC DRUGS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS L SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

ROCK OF TESTIMONY EVANGELICAL MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADEBAJO MODUPE OBAFEMI - GENERAL OVERSEER 2. ADEBAJO MARY OLUTAYO 3. SUNDAY OLUFUNMILOLA AYOMIDE 4. ADEBAJO OLUWANIFEMI ADEBANJO 5. ADEBAJO IBUKUNOLUWA AYODELE 6. ADEBAJO ADEWALE OLAMILEKAN 7. THANI ADESEWA 8. OLAITAN TAIWO BOLAJI 9. OLATUNDE OLANIPEKUN MOSES 10. OLAITAN OLUWAKEMI ESTHER - SECRETARY AIM AND OBJEC TIVE: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. OKARO CHARITY (SOLICITOR)

ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

BELOVED BROTHERS PROGRESSIVE CLUB LAGOS NIGERIA

CHRIST DEDICATED BIBLE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OGBONNA CHINEDU -CHAIRMAN 2. ODOAWUJO CHRISTOGONUS-VICE CHAIRMAN 3.IBEZIM NZE - SECRETARY 4.MBAEGBU HENRY - TREASURER 5. ONUOHA ENYINNA - MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF EVERY MEMBERS. 2. TO PROMOTE UNITY AMONG MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

TRIUMPHANT-FAMILY-FELLOWSHIP-INTERNATIONAL THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. MRS. TOYIN SEYI- ONI ………. CHAIRMAN 2. MRS BECKY NICHOLAS …………. SECRETARY 4. ARC. SEYI ONI 5. PASTOR JANIEL OYENEYE 6. MRS. HOPE SEUN-BELLO AIMS AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO ENCOURAGE WOMEN TO MAINTAIN HIGH MORAL STANDARDS AT HOME AND IN THE SOCIETY AT LARGE ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) PASTOR ABIODUN BRIGHT ADEBAYO 2) PASTOR MRS FUNMILOLA ADEBAYO 3) MISS OLUWASEUN MOJISOLA ADEBAYO 4) MR SAMUEL KEHINDE AFOLABI 5) MR INNOCENT CHUKWUDI OKOLO 6) MR OLUTAYO ADESHINA BABAWALE 7) MR GIDEON SHOLA OLAWALE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: I) TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST II) TO PROMOTE PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE IN OUR SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. ANNOUNCER: OLUSOJI EMMANUEL

EXCELLENCE & FRIENDS MANAGEMENT CARE CENTRE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CENTER HAS APPLIED FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES UNDER THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2004.

OLD TRUSTEES 1. DR. OBINNA O. OLERIBE - CHAIRMAN 2. BARR. TEMITOPE OGUNBONA - SECRETARY 3. MRS JOSEPHINE UZOARU 4. PRINCESS O. OSITA OLERIBE 5. DR. OLABISI OLADIPO 6. MR SAMUEL OKAFOR 7. ENGR. KENNETH ONYEWUCHI NEW TRUSTEES 1. PROF. BABATUNDE LAWAL SALAKO 2. PROF SIMON D. TAYLOR-ROBINSON 3. DR. CHUKWUEMEKA NWACHUKWU 4. PROF. EDITH OKEKE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EMPOWER AFRICANS TO SUCCEED IN EVERY AREA OF LIFE, HEALTH, ECONOMY, SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL 2. TO RAISE NEW CROPS OF AFRICANS. ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

OREDEGBE SOCIAL CLUB ISOLO

SIGNED : SECRETARY

CHANGE OF NAME

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. TIAMIYU MORUFU OLAWALE. - CHAIRMAN 2. SHAKARIYAH ABDULAKEEN 3. SALAUDEE MUSEFIU KOLAWOLE

I, formerly known and addressed as, OBOMOVO ELO FAITH, now wish to be known and addressed as EDARENO ELO FAITH. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

Formerly known and addressed as, AGAH OROBOSA, now to be known and addressed as EDARENO ORUBOSA CALEB. My correct date of birth is 14/9/2016. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SIGNED: SOLA GLOBAL . ESQ

Public Notice 26 RURAL HEALTH SUPPORT INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. BLESSING ADAMU DALYOP (CHAIRMAN) 2. SAFIYA BICHI 3. DEBORAH OTOBO EHINOMEN 4. STELLA ONYECHE OMEPA 5. MOHAMMED SANI UMAR ( SECRETARY) 6. DALYOP GLORIA ADAMU AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TAKING AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE TO THE RURAL AREAS AND DWELLERS IN NIGERIA THROUGH PROPER HEALTH EDUCATION ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

DIVINE HERITAGE EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, May 15, 2017

BETTER TOMORROW SKILLS EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. EVANG. ABBAH NOAH OJOCHENEMI - CHAIRMAN 2. MRS. ABBAH EDITH - TREASURER 3. PST MRS. RACHEL ANYIM 4. MRS. IBRAHIM MARGARET TITILAYO - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CATER FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED AND WIDOWS THROUGH SKILLS ACQUISITION PROGRAM 2. FOR THE BENEFIT OF POOR MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CATHERINE OGBENI 08037028528

ETERNAL LIFE GLOBAL COMMUNITY CHURCH THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OYAGBILE STEPHEN TIJESUNI. 2. ADEDOKUN EBUNOLUWA MOBOLAJI. 3. OKEKE BENJAMIN EMEKA. 4. OYAGBILE SIMEON TAYE.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE SOCIAL, CULTURAL, ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: BARR VICTOR

SIGNED: TRUSTEES.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SIR MICHAEL THOMAS ENOYI 2. MR SUNDAY AUDU ALI (SNR) JP 3. MRS ELIZABETH FATU OCHOGWU 4. BARR CECILIA OKA OHEMU 5. MRS MARY IROH 6. SUPOL ABRAHAM LEO 7. MR. JAMES AKOGWU 8. SUPOL AGBO AUDU 9. HON. EMMANUEL ELAIGWU OCHIGBO 10. ABEL AGBO ONYEKE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE SOCIAL, CULTURAL, ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ISHILOR COMMUNITY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED:SECRETARY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. OKOBA JENNIFER CHUKWUNONSO 2. AKWIWU IJEOMA JACQUELYN. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO AID AND HELP NEEDY WOMEN AND CHILDREN 2. TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT WOMEN IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR DELE FOUNDATION FOR CARE AND UNDERPRIVILEGED SUPPORT

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADETAYO MODUPE AKIWOWO-PRESIDENT 2. OLUWAKEMI OLAYINKA SOMOYE-GENERAL SECRETARY 3. TOLULOPE OLUWADAMILOLA OLUSEGUN-ETTU-FINANCIAL SECRETARY THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN OUR YOUTHS 2. TO DISCOVER NATURAL TALENTS IN THE YOUTHS AND GIVE ENCOURAGEMENT VIA FULL OR PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP 3. TO PROMOTE COLLABORATION,TEAM WORK AND INCREASE CONFIDENCE IN OUR CHILDREN 4. TO BRING FRIENDLY COMPETITION WITHIN THE YOUTHS 5. TO ENCOURAGE GROWTH AND THE DESIRE NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN ALL THAT THEY DO,TO DRIVE STUDENTS TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OBATUNDE OLUBUNMI OLADAPO 2. ALHAJI SOEWU FATAI ADEBAYO 3. OREKOYA SUSANA ABOSEDE 4. AYOWE MAUREEN 5. ARABA KAMALDEEN ADEWALE 6. GABRIEL OLAMIDE GRACE

FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CAC/IT/26094 THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE÷ (1)HON. PRINCE CHIBUDOM NWUCHE - RETAINED (2) CHIEF EMMANUEL NNA OMUKPAI- REMOVED THE NEW TRUSTEE IS : (1) MUSTAPHA SHUAIBU. THE REASON FOR THE CHANGE OF TRUSTEE IS AS A RESULT OF ONE TRUSTEE WHO HAVE CEASED TO BE A MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : HON.PRINCE CHIBUDOM NWUCHE - CHAIRMAN.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO FOSTER UNITY, UNDERSTAND AND FRIENDLY CO-OPERATION AMONG ALL OLD STUDENTS OF ACHS IRRESPECTIVE OF AGE, SEX, CREED, COLOUR, RELIGION OR ETHNICITY, ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

DREAM FARMERS INT,L CLUB THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. MR. VICTOR OKORO, 2. MRS. ADA OKORO, 3. REV. GEORGE WILLIAMS 4. PRINCE OZIOMA OHIA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE THE AWARENESS OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL RELATED MATTERS THROUGH TEACHING, AWARENESS AND SENSITIZATION. 2. TO FORGE UNITY AMONG MEMBER FARMERS FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE COMMON GOALS AND AIMS OF THE CLUB. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: EMEGHA & ASSOCIATES 0809 734 2853

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ONE-ACTION SUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND THE VULNERABLE FOUNDATION

LIMELIGHT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE INTERNATIONAL

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION,PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT AGUYI IRONSI STREET,MAITAMA,ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION/ APPLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. OLUFEMI DAFOSTA OSINOWO 2. OLUSHOLA BALOGUN 3. FOLAGBADE MOSAKU 4. OLAJUMOKE OLUSOGA 5. ISAAC FOLUSO ELEGBELEYE,

SIGNED BARR OLAOLU MICHAEL ADENIYI

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1) MRS OYEDELE ELIZABETH OLUWATOYIN, 2) MR OYEDELE JOSEPH OYEBISI 3) AMOS ADEYANJU

ISHILOR DEVELOPMENT FORUM

OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION OF ALADURA COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL ANTHONY VILLAGE LAGOS

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN CARE HOMES AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE MOTHERLESS AND ORPHANED CHILDREN. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY

COVENANT WOMEN FOR DORCAS GIFT INITIATIVE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MRS. NSE-OBONG F. OKPOK 2. MRS. GRACE BEN UDOBIA 3. MRS. IMOH JOSEPH ETIM 4. MRS. JULIET IGNATIUS EKWERE. THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN OUR SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY

DIVINE HERITAGE EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1) MRS OYEDELE ELIZABETH OLUWATOYIN, 2) MR OYEDELE JOSEPH OYEBISI 3) AMOS ADEYANJU AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR VICTOR

YOUNG GENERATION NETWORK IN NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT NIGERIA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) PROF. AKPA TIMOTHY CHIDOZIE (CHAIRMAN) (2) MR. MBAZOR JEREMIAH CHINONSO (SECRETARY) (3) DR. PATRICK AKUSU (4) DR. SUNDAY ERINLE (5) PROF. AHMED AHIDJO (6) PROF. AYOADE KUYE (7) ENGR. PROF. NDUBUISI IDENYI THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.TO MOBILIZE CULTIVATE, EMPOWER AND PERPETUATE YOUNG PEOPLE AND PROFESSIONAL IN NIGERIA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AFRICAN YOUNG GENERATION ON PEACEFUL USAGE OF TECHNOLOGY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY

JOYCE METEKE FOUNDATION FOR EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) METEKE JOYCE (2)METEKE EHIWE THERESA (3) AFAM KENNETH ANI (4)CHARLES UWAGBAI (5)TERRENCE BENJAMIN CHUKWU THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : (1) GIRL CHILD EMPOWERMENT .

(2)YOUTH ORIENTATION AND EMPOWERMENT. (3) TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : BARR HECTOR ARUMA. 08034513386.

Public Notice 27 RURAL HEALTH SUPPORT INITIATIVE

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, May 15, 2017

BETTER TOMORROW SKILLS EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION

GOD- FIRST HEALING & PRAISE CHAPEL

HOLY GHOST FESTIVAL WORSHIP CENTRE

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1, HARRISON OKECHUKWU MICHAEL. 2, PRECIOUS CHINAEDU MICHAEL

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) REV. DR. SAMUEL ZAIKI BALOGUN (2) PASTOR MRS DORCAS ONOTE BALOGUN (3) PASTOR CHIBUEZE ODIONYE (4) PASTOR INAKHU JOSEPH IKHEOWA (5) REV. KOLAWOLE BALOGUN (6) DEACON GBENGA OJELADE (7) BROTHER JONAN ESHOLUAMHE.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

CRATA CHILD RIGHTS ADVOCACY TRUST FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

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Disclose cost of imported petrol, House c’ttee orders NNPC The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Review of Pump Price of Petrol has directed the NNPC and its subsidiaries to make public the true cost of imported petrol.

The Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Raphael Igbokwe, gave the directive in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the weekend in Lagos.

Igbokwe spoke on the side lines of the committee’s visit to Lagos depots of some private operators involved in transportation and distribution of petrol from the ports to the consumers.

NAN reports that the depots visited by the committee are Folawiyo Energy Limited, WOSBAB Energy Solutions, First Royal and Stallionaire Oil & Gas Lim-

ited.

According to him, NNPC and its subsidiaries sourced 90 per cent of petrol while private marketers sourced only 10 per cent of the product into the country.

“The reason for our curiosity and unannounced visit to some depots is that our investigation shows that importation of petrol is no longer profitable to the private marketers and dealers.

“The issue is how come that only the government agencies are engaging in the importation and supply of petrol.

“This will make us to compel them to open their (NNPC and subsidiaries) books for Nigerians to know the true cost of importation of petrol,’’ Igbokwe said.

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Alaafin, Gani Adams call for economy diversification Patrick Okohue

ÏÏÏ The Alafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, and the national coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Otunba Gani Adams, have called for more attention to cultural tourism as a way of diversifying Nigeria’ s economy from oil.

The Alafin, who was represented by the Bashorun of Oyo, Chief Ayoade Olawuyi, during the 2017 edition of the annual Aje Festival in Lagos

said that there is a strong need to shift focus from oil to tourism. The Alafin, while making his remarks at the occasion commended the organisers of the festival and called for more commitment to the promotion of cultural.

The Oyo monarch also charged the Yorubas to eschew betrayal and join hands to promote the Yoruba cultural heritage for economic advantage.

The OPC national coordinator, Adams in his welcome address said “over the years, we have

sponsored major events and cultural festivals across Yoruba land. We have made great impact in areas of ensuring that the Yoruba race retains its pride of place both in Nigeria and all over the world.”

Adams told a large number of the OPC members that “I am happy to tell you that today; the result of our achievement is obvious for everybody to see, mostly, in all the South West states of the country and beyond.”

“We know, certainly at this juncture that our tomorrow is

certainly going to be better than today, the handwriting is very bold to see,” Adams assured.

The OPC chief, while speaking on the Aje deity said “Now is the time to appreciate Aje, the deity that is in charge of fortunes and prosperity.”

He also added that “Aje is apparently the most sought- after in life and God, the Supreme Being has created a kind of unique spiritual affinity between man and wealth. In the developed world, they make adequate spiritual consultations before em-

C/River assembly passes 40 bills, initiates 30 motions—Speaker

Eye laser centre opens in Benin Titus Akhigbe, Benin

ÏÏÏ The Managing Director of Africa Eye Laser Centre, Dr. Godwin Stanley Okoye, has promised to ensure that people suffering from eye problems get solution to their problems at relatively affordable rates.

He made the pledge last weekend on the occasion of officially presenting to the public the first set of fourteen patients that had successful surgery to correct their eye defects at the Sapele Road, Benin based health facility.

The US trained eye specialist disclosed that the facility is the first of its type in the south south geopolitical region of the country, adding that apart from been equipped with modern day gadgets it also boasts of competitive price regime.

He affirmed that the facility to date has been able to achieve a 100 percent success in its operation. He said that the outfit is on the way to achieving more milestones in the near future with the acquisition of more top-of-therange equipments.

Dr. Okoye said that the facility has the vision of helping to stop capital flight in the health sector and also help to boost tourism in the sector.

In their testimonies, the beneficiaries of the successful eye surgeries undertaken by the centre recalled the harrowing experiences they went through for years before succour came their way when they did the successful eye surgeries.

One of the beneficiaries, Elder Samuel Eboigbe, a former Executive Director of the Edo State road maintenance outfit,  Rapid Response Agency, revealed how he got prompt and highly professional attention while undergoing his eye surgery in the facility.

barking on any developmental projects.” Adams stated.

“They research into the spiritual realm, mainly to have a clear - cut idea of what to do, how to do it, and when to do it in the physical world, to achieve optimal success.”

The Olokun Festival Foundation chief advised that “That is food for thought for Nigeria and Nigerians. It is sad that Nigeria could be in this sorry situation, despite its huge human and natural resources.”

He further advised that “ It is an Irony of fate that Nigeria’s budget keep increasing annually, yet there is little to show for it. And the truth is: We have lost touch with the spiritual realm, we believe wrongly in the ability of our leaders.” Adams averred that “ Even at that, this is my modest proposal to the Federal Government:

Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, (NCPC), Rev. Uja Tor Uja (l), receives security report for 2016 Christian Pilgrimage Exercise from the Chairman, Security Sub-Committee, Major General Emmanuel Nienge (Rtd), at the commission’s Corporate headquarters in Abuja… at the weekend.

Health workers gear for industrial action over deductions in pay Edem Edem, Calabar

ÏÏÏ Public health workers in the 18 local government area of Cross River state are gearing for an industrial action over the arbitrary deduction from their salaries.

The workers who collected their March salaries last week lamented the amount of money deducted from their pay. However, Investigations conducted by Daily Times revealed that between N10, 000 to N20, 000 or more was deducted from each of the workers’ salary.

It was gathered that the state government has not explained why the deduction was made and no pay slip issued. Speaking with our correspondent, some of the workers said the deduction shattered their budget as the money apart from coming late, it was

deducted. “The deduction was not tax as they taxed us separately. Our counterparts in the state have collected May salary and no deduction made in their pay but here we are, we have not collected April and so much have been deducted from it,” one of the aggrieved workers, Chief Okon Etim, lamented.

Chief Etim said that “the one they have given me, they slashed it in such a way that I cannot do any tangible thing with it. The worse part of it was that, those who collected facility (Loan) in the Banks, suffered more as the Banks seized the entire money” Mrs Ikwo Okon Archibong said that she was yet to pay her children school fees, her house rent has expired and she find it difficult to feed herself and children as she was a widow.

“I collected N60, 000 as salary, the bank deducted the facility I collected, government deducted over N10, 000 as tax and other N15, 000, how much is left, yet they pay only March, what of April and May?” she asked. When this newspaper contacted the commissioner for health Dr Inyang Asibong on phone she referred us to the Director General Primary Health Care Development Agency (CRSPHCDA) Dr Betta Edu. Dr. Edu said the workers transferred their posting to urban areas but continue to earn salaries as rural people. “The rural people have rural allowance that makes their salaries higher than others.

It is an incentives to attract people to work in the rural areas so when you transfer your services out of the rural areas, you seize to collect that allowance.

ÏÏÏ The Cross River House of Assembly has passed 40 bills and initiated over 30 motions between June 2015 till date.

Mr. John Gaul-Lebo, the Speaker of the House, disclosed this in Calabar on Sunday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

He explained that the assembly had proposed 76 bills, adding that 40 have been passed while 36 were currently at various stages in the floor of the house.

He listed some of the bills to include Cross River Infrastructure Development Fund bill; Greater Calabar City Development bill; Water Front Infrastructure Agency bill; Kidnapping Prohibition Bill and Social Housing Scheme bill among others.

“During the period under review, from June 2015 that we assume office till date, the Cross River House of Assembly has proposed a total of 76 bills.

“40 of these bills have been passed into law while 36 are still being considered. We are looking at passing 50 bills into law before June 11, 2017 that will make us two years in office.

“The Cross River House of Assembly was rated the best in terms of legislative work by the Legislative Institute of Nigeria for the 2015/ 2016 legislative year.

“If you check the Institute of Legislative Studies in Nigeria, I think we are the only house of assembly with the highest number of bills passed so far, “ he said.

The speaker maintained that most of the bills were peopleoriented and meant to provide safety social services for the citizenry.

He said that the 2017/2018 legislative year would support the reconstruction of the state’s economy through provision of legislations to attract internally generated revenues.

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uper Eagles maestro Oghenekaro Etebo was the star man for his team CD Feirense in their 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon in the Portuguese Liga.

Etebo ran the midfield of Sporting Lisbon ragged with good turn Etebo of pace, smart dribbles and tackles, which help him to break up attacks and set his team on their way to goal.

He won three free kicks for his team as Sporting Lisbon struggled to keep him at bay but his most telling contribution came in the 69th minutes when he was hacked down in the box.

The Nigeria Rio 2016 Olympic star ghost past two Sporting Lisbon defenders around the box, leaving the third defender to bring him down as he was already through on goal. His teammate Tiago Silvaa grabbed his brace by carefully tucking home the resultant penalty.

Victory for CD Feirense ensured they remain in the hunt for a Europa league spot with just three points separating them from sixth placed Maritimo who are occupying the last Europa League qualification spot.

Eyoma In England U17 World Cup Team

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ottenham Hotspur defender of Nigerian descent Timothy Eyoma worked a full shift for England U17s as they qualified for October’s Fifa U17 World Cup in India after a 1-0 win over Republic of Ireland in the U17 Euro quarterfinals.

Eyoma won the individual battle against the prolific Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah, with the number ten failing to score.

Manchester City striker Jadon Sancho netted the only goal of the game in the 13th minute.

After the two best losing quarterfinalists were determined by UEFA on Saturday, Republic of Ireland didn’t make the cut and will not be one of Europe’s five representatives in India.

Eyoma and England will meet Turkey in the semifinal of the UEFA European Under-17 Championships on Tuesday, May 16.

Odubajo’s Hull City Relegated From EPL

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igeria target Moses Odubajo will not play in the Premier League next season except he finds a new employer before the close of the summer transfer window.

Hull City were relegated from the English top flight after suffering a 4-0 loss to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon.

Goals from Wilfried Zaha, Christian Benteke, Luka Milivojević and Patrick van Aanholt left the Tigers four points adrift of Swansea City ahead of the final game of the season next Sunday.

Hull City had been fighting for survival for most part of this season after they were promoted to the Premier League via the playoffs in 2016.

Odubajo has been out of action for the entirety of this campaign after suffering knee ligament damage during a pre-season friendly, and was on the road to recovery before he slipped and fractured his kneecap.

The 23-year-old’s contract with Hull City will run out on June 30, 2018.

Supporters Club hails CAF, FIFA appointments

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ational Chairman of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Rev. Samuel Ikpea, has described as laudable feats, the appointments of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick, and former Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Ayotunde Phillips, into the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA committees respectively.

Pinnick recently got elected as a member of CAF Executive Committee, an influential organising committee for FIFA and was on Monday

appointed the President of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and Media Committees of CAF. Phillips on Thursday was elected into the FIFA ethics committee.

Speaking to pressmen on the development, Ikpea said the appointments were signs of great things to come, as the nation hopes to make progress with their selections into the highly exalted positions, and also leverage on this to ensure the growth of the nation’s football, both on the continent and in the world at large.

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ertha BSC central defender Jordan Torunarigha will join Germany U20 World Cup squad in good form after netting his first professional goal in his side’s 2-0 win at Darmstadt 98 on Saturday.

The 19-year-old doubled Hertha BSC’s advantage in the 28th minute after free-kick by Marvin Plattenhardt.

Torunarigha is one of the two players of Nigerian descent named in Germany’s World Cup roster, the other being Fortuna Dusseldorf frontman Emmanuel Iyoha.

He is expected to fly to the South Korean capital Seoul on Sunday evening from Frankfurt along with nine players that made the roster and were in action for their respective clubs on Saturday.

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igeria striker Victor Osimhen made his Bundesliga debut for his club Wolfsburg as they drew 1-1 with Borussia Moenchengladbach.

The former Golden Eaglets striker made the Wolfsburg matchday in recent times but was given his Bundesliga bow when he replaced Daniel Didavi in the 59th minute.

Osimhen, who was the top scorer at the 2015 Fifa World Cup in Chile has seen his career blighted by injuries and it stalled his progress with the German club whom he moved to last season.

He has since recovered and was included Wolfsburg last two Bundesliga games

but finally got to make his debut against Moenchengladbach.

Jannick Vestergaard put the visitors ahead in the 24th minute before veteran German striker Mario Gomez equalised for Wolfsburg in the 58th minute.

The game was stopped temporarily due to adverse weather conditions but there were no further goals as the Nigerian striker was booked in 89th minute.

Touted as one of the best young strikers in the world, it is expected that the lanky striker, who was called up

by Nigeria for the Corsica friendly, will be a part and parcel of the Wolfsburg team next season.

anchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho is set to become the most surprising member of manager Pep Guardiola’s summer clear out at the Etihad Stadium with the club willing to listen to offers for the 20-year-old Nigerian.

German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund have already expressed an interest in the young forward who was tipped for the top by former City boss Manuel Pellegrini and has scored 21 goals for City despite making only 20 starts.

Under Guardiola however, Iheanacho’s progress has been restricted by the £27million signing of young Brazilian international centre forward Gabriel Jesus and there is an acceptance he could move on to help finance a rebuild at the club this summer.

Though there is likely to be Premier League interest in Iheanacho, Dortmund are likely to be able to offer Champions League football next season and the chance to play with star forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang if he stays at the club.

Manchester City are likely to ask close to £20million for a player they signed in 2014 from the Taye Academy in Nigeria and who is under contract until 2021. Southampton and Hoffenheim have enquired about loans but it is understood City are also prepared to look at permanent transfers.

Stalwart Pablo Zabaleta has already announced he will be leaving at the end of the season and is expected to sign for West Ham while Yaya Toure, Jesus Navas, Willy Caballero, Bacary Sagna and Gael Clichy are all out of contract in June.

Joe Hart, Eliaquim Mangala, Samir Nasri, Wilfried Bony and Jason Denayer were all sent on loan this season and unlikely to figure in Guardiola’s future plans.

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Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has been lauded by the state chapter of Nigeria Red Cross Society for providing security in the state which has guaranteed the security of lives and property of the people.

Chairman of the society in the state, Justice P.A.C Obidigwe and former Chief Judge of the state, said the provision of security in the state and other infrastructural facilities have helped to reduce disasters, which would have tasked the ability of the society.

Justice Obidigwe, who spoke in his address during the celebration of the 2017 World Red Cross Day celebration in Awka, the state capital, said that Governor Obiano had

equally done a lot to improve the health system in Anambra State.

“State public hospitals and health centres in Anambra State have been appropriately considered with Governance financing, infrastructural installations, appurtenances, staffing and disaster emergency situation of any sort have been expanded and enhanced with the available human and material resources. He has embarked on more road construction and flyovers and agricultural produce,” said Justice Obidigwe.

Justice Obidigwe requested public spirited individuals and organisations to sponsor or support the society to enable them perform their functions very vigorously and actively respond to emergency situations.

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some of the needs of the society to include six ambulances vehicles, four Pick-up vans, 1,000 first aid boxes, 10 bales of blanket, 1,000 plastic cups and plates each, 1000 spoons, and 500 stretchers.

He said these would enhance the capacity on disaster preparedness, mitigation and rapid response to the most venerable in times of human needs and drug worth N4.5 million.

Speaking on this year’s theme which is “Together for Humanity, Justice Obidigwe, who appraised and evaluated the vantage roles of the society, stressed that volunteers and massive Red Cross membership underpins the activities of the society.

The chairman said this year’s theme was in recognition and in honour of the teeming volunteers of Red Cross Society all over the 187 member nations with more than 250 million supporters.

He said: “At the same time, Red Cross is focusing and highlighting on concerted efforts of humani-

tarians all over the world. It is basically to draw the attention of world leaders and latent global organisations on the pertinent need to embark on rapid response to disaster emergencies and funding of humanitarian operations. It is very imperative to create enabling environment in order to achieve global security and safety which is central to world economic and social order and major pivots to global growth in all facets of human endeavour.

In his speech, Vice Chairman, Anambra State Red Cross Society, Prof. Emeka Katchy, commended those who attended the occasion, assuring that the society was committed to rapid response to disasters and emergencies.

He urged public spirited individuals and organisations to support Red Cross to enable it perform satisfactorily its statutory functions such as communal conflicts, internal displacement, herdsmen invasion, and kidnap trauma among others.

ÏÏÏAnambra State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a quoted South African firm, EOH Industrial Technologies, for the revitalisation of the Onitsha Water Scheme at $44 million (N1.34bn).

Speaking at the occasion at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia near Awka on Thursday, Governor Willie Obiano said the project would be carried out in three phases.

Obiano, who stated that the project would involve revitalisation and expansion of the Onitsha Water Scheme, added that this would entail conducting a feasibility study, inventory audit and calibration.

He said the intake facility at Nkpor water treatment plant and the Nkissi treatment plant at Onitsha would be reactivated.

The Governor said rehabilitation works would be carried out on the mains, pipelines, pumps, valves, reservoirs, boreholes and the reticulated tributaries to the households in all areas of Onitsha.

Obiano noted that the project was strategic to Onitsha, being one of the most populated towns in the country, and stressed the need to modernise infrastructure and other basic amenities in the area.

He said his administration’s desire was to revamp 376 moribund water schemes built by the previous administrations in partnership with the UNESCO. The governor, who assured that most of the water schemes will become functional within four months, urged the South African firm to commence work immediately on the Onitsha Water Scheme.

Earlier, Igwe Cyril Enweze, Chairman, Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA), said when completed, the project would ensure provision of potable water to the people.

He expressed the hope that the provision of clean water would help to prevent waterborne diseases in the area.

Enweze, who is also the traditional ruler of Umuoji community, said the project would create 600 direct and 3, 000 indirect jobs and increase the state’s revenue generation.

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Appeal court ends 19-year-old Igweship tussle in Ogidi Stories by Alphonsus Nweze Awka

ÏÏÏ There was jubilation in Ogidi,

Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra State following the Court of Appeal sitting in Enugu, declaration on Wednesday that the Igweship of the community was not hereditary to Amobi family.

This unanimous judgment brought to an end the 19-year-old protracted Igweship tussle between Amobi royal family of Ogidi community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State and the Ogidi Union Nigeria.

In a unanimous judgment read on behalf of two other Appeal Court judges, Justice Martin Elechi reaffirmed the December 17, 2012 judgment earlier delivered by an Anambra State High Court sitting in Ogidi in favour of the Ogidi Union to the effect that the Igweship throne is not hereditary to Amobi royal family.

Dismissing the appeal filed by the Amobi family challenging the Ogidi High Court judgment which earlier

ruled that the Ogidi royal throne was not hereditary to Amobi royal family, the Appeal Court said it was relying on the constitution of Ogidi Union which states that any Ogidi man from the four quarters is eligible to contest the Igweship position because the throne is not hereditary to Amobi family.

The Appellate Court dismissed the case for lack of merit and maintained that although the royal throne started from Amobi family and remained there for many years till the date, the demise of Igwe Walter Amobi barely 19 years ago, does not mean that the throne should be an exclusive property of Amobi family, as the appellants are canvassing.

In his reaction shortly after the judgment, a senior member of the legal team to the Ogidi Union (the respondents), Ifeatu Obi-Okoye, who held brief for Ilochi Okafor (SAN), thanked the court for what he termed its erudite judgment, while the lead counsel to the appellants, Emeka Offordile (SAN), did

not indicate whether or not they would go to the Supreme Court to challenge the Appeal Court verdict which reaffirmed the Ogidi High court judgment.

Back home at Ogidi on Wednesday, the new, Igwe Alex Onyido, a pharmacist, commenced the celebration of his maiden Ofala annual cultural festival to bring the activities marking his ascendancy to the royal throne to conclusion.

Onyido and his entire cabinet members, including the traditional Prime Minister of Ogidi, Onowu Ifeanyi Udokwu, the President-General of Ogidi Union Nigeria, Chief Jideofor Onubuogu and the Okpala Ogidi, Chief Emeka Ben Nwabueze, went into festive mood as soon as they heard that the Appeal Court verdict went in their favour.

Both the royal father, his Onowu, Udokwu and Onubuogu, told newsmen at the Ofala venue at Igwe’s palace that about N100 million had been mapped out for youth empowerment and peace restoration as soon as the Ofala festival is over.

Obiano at Bishop Ezeofor’s birthday celebration assures of infrastructure for Ogbaru development of the Dio- enemy, provided for our need and we ÏÏÏGovernor Willie Obiano of structural cese within 10 years of his consecra- cannot deny it.

Anambra State has assured the people of Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state of his commitment to provide them with social infrastructure.

The Governor spoke during the service to mark the 50th birthday and 10 years episcopal ordination of Anglican Bishop of Ogbaru, Dr. Samuel C. Ezeofor, held at the Basilica of St.James the great, Atani.

The governor said his administration has embarked on three critical roads in the local government area, stressing that on completion of the roads, they will boast movement of goods and persons.

Speaking with newsmen, Bishop Ezeofor attributed the rapid infra-

tion as a Bishop as an Act of God. The Bishop, who built the Diocesan Cathedral called “The Basilica of St. James the Great in Atani, which was dedicated on March 2017, had also built Elite post primary schools for boys and girls and Bishop’s Court.

He thanked God for using him to provide succour to humanity.

His words: “God has been faithful to me within these 10 years as a person, to my family and to the Diocese of Ogbaru as a whole.

“In everything we have been doing since the creation of this Diocese, God has been faithful. He has delivered us from the hands of the

“If we look back to 10 years ago when we came here and compare it with what has happened within the 10 years, we can only say it is act of God. “We will see that God is only using us as instrument infrastructure wise, resources wise, every area of our life the Lord has been faithful”.

A prominent member of the Diocese and the proprietress of Creative Model International School, Iyiowa Odekpe, Dame Chinyere Mbakwe, described the Bishop as an achiever whom God sent to touch the hearts of main.

She commended Governor Obiano for the upliftment of Education

Willie Obiano of Anambra State has been asked to immediately construct Marine-Akpaka Layout-College -Enweonwu bye-pass to ease constant traffic hold-up on the 3-3 road.

Chairman of Ose-Okwuodu Foodstuff Market, Onitsha, Chief Uche Amakor, said embarking on the construction of the road would be more economical than doing the 3-3 road which is a federal road.

He also said the road when completed will have more direct bearing to the people, noting that most traders in Ose, Main Market, Marine Market and others reside either in Akpaka or 3-3 Estates and therefore will win more voters for him during the election.

The chairman said market known for foodstuff which has been embroiled in one crisis or the order is now experiencing peace.

Amakor said the major pre-occupation of the new leadership was to restore permanent peace to the market.

In an interview, Amakor said that about 60 percent of cases that were in court under the last regime have been resolved and withdrawn from court.

He said: “Through the help of God and the support of our president general, Chief Okwudili Ezenuankuo, we have resolved some of the cases. He advised and gave as much support because he believes that if there is peace, there will be a lot of progress.

“Everywhere in the market is calm now. We have withdrawn about four cases instituted either by line chairmen or zonal leaders for one reason or the other; they

have been withdrawn. So everywhere is calm and quiet.”

The chairman, who was elected in January 23, 2017 but whose reign commenced in February, said that he runs an open door policy, where every member of the market can have access to his office.

He said their major reason for restoring peace in the market was to enable them give Governor Willie Obiano support for his second term bid.

He said “if there is peace when they call meeting, the people will listen”, saying that for those of them at Ose Okwuodu Market have no option than to support Governor Obiano.

“You know the Governor was brought up in Ose Okwuodu market. The mother still has a stall lhere. He is our own, our son. If we support him, it will have ripple effect on other markets in the state.

And for him to get the support, there must be peace,” the chairman said.

Continuing, Amakor, who was with his vice, Pastor C. Ekeozor, said “the Governor about a forthright ago sent a team of his top officials led by the Secretary to the Government to inquire of their needs.

He said: “They asked us our needs; he has a listening ear. He takes advice. We told them our problems is to clear the mounting refuse because we don’t know who is in charge of it now. When traders were in charge, there was no hiccup. I appeal that they should return the collection refuse to traders for effectiveness”.

ANSG warns land speculators against encroaching into govt. acquired land ÏÏÏAnambra State Government

on Friday warned land speculators and communities against encroaching into government acquired land in the state.

Chief Kenneth Okonkwo, Chairman of the Joint Land Recovery Task Force and Managing Director, Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA Brigade), gave the warning while addressing newsmen in Onitsha.

Okonkwo said the warning became imperative following illegal activities of land speculators and communities on the state government acquired lands.

The managing director also described as “malicious, baseless and unfounded” reports which alleged that his agency sought gratification in an attempt to recover the said government lands.

He said that the state government was committed to instilling sanity, discipline, orderliness and has zero tolerance for criminals and criminality in the state.

He denied the allegation that the agency demolished structures on the encroached government lands at Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Trans-

Nkisi, Apkaka Forest Estate and defunct Oba International Airport project site.

Okonkwo explained that the agency after receiving complaints of land encroachment in NkwelleEzunka community, which was acquired in 1934 for agricultural purposes, moved into the lands to ensure discipline and orderliness.

According to him, agricultural businesses continued there until recently when Nkwelle-Ezunaka youths moved in with pump action guns and other dangerous weapons to chase farmers and extension workers, destroying crops.

He said that efforts to reach a resolution between officials of Ministry of Agriculture, Physical Planning Board and Office of the Surveyor-General on one side and land occupiers on the other side, proved abortive.

“All efforts made for peaceful resolution proved abortive; the state government then set up the Joint Land Recovery Task Force to recover government land which had been encroached.

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Dangote lauds FG over new policy on tomatoes Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited, Sani Dangote has lauded the new government policy on tomatoes saying it would encourage increased local production and self-sufficiency.

Speaking on the heels of the new policy aimed at reducing N52 billion spent on the annual importation of 150, 000 metric tons of tomato concentrate through the neighboring countries into Nigeria, he said that the nation has enough arable land to cultivate and meet local demand for tomatoes.

He noted that tomatoes remain one of the easiest crops to cultivate in all the geopolitical zones as the nation is blessed with arable land suitable for crop cultivation.

Dangote opined that prior to the new policy, farmers lose about 50 percent of their tomato harvest as there are not enough processing plants to buy the fresh produce and turn them into concentrate. These heavy losses according to him discouraged the farmers from cultivating more tomatoes.

The new policy he explained will encourage farmers to cultivate more tomatoes, earn more money as they sell to processing plants and with decrease in importation of concentrate, the nation saves huge sums in foreign exchange.

For those clamoring for an extension in the time given for the implantation, he said that since 2010 the government has been discussing with stakeholders on the need for backward integration in the tomato industry. He explained that plants for production of tomato paste comes in different sizes ranging from small to medium and large scales therefore giving producers various options of investment in the industry.

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L – R: Oluwole Ajimisinmi, Company secretary, Wema Bank Plc; Adeyinka Asekun, Chairman and Segun Okoketuyi, Managing Director at the 2016 Wema Bank AGM held on Wednesday, in Lagos.

Bureaucracy, lack of transparency dampen investors’ confidence Senior Special Adviser to the President on Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has said government bureaucracy and lack of transparency in administration have reduced investors’ confidence in Nigeria.

Oduwole made this known in Makurdi on Saturday at the ongoing management retreat for officers of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and its

parastatal agencies.

Presenting a paper entitled: “Building an Enabling Business Environment’’, Oduwole said Nigeria moved up one place from “Ease of Doing Business in 2016’’ but still ranks 36 out of 47 in subSaharan Africa.

The theme of the conference is; “Implementing the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) through Industry, Trade and In-

vestment’’.

“Drastic, fast-paced business reforms must be conducted simultaneously to improve the business environment and attract foreign investors.

“Reforms must be adopted within the next 12 months to reflect in the 2018 Ease of Doing Business report,’’ Oduwole said.

According to her, lack of coordination between ministries and

agencies, inadequate planning and monitoring has led to poor implementation and follow-up.

Oduwole said another challenge was lack of political will and determination by government to pursue existing blueprints and initiatives.

According to her, as Nigeria aspires to become Africa’s leading economy, the country has to become more business friendly.

NCC cautions public on fake contracts award The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has cautioned members of the public against letters of contracts purportedly awarded by the commission in circulation, saying they are fake.

The commission said in a statement on Saturday in Lagos, that its attention had been drawn to the circulation of letters of award of various contracts purportedly written by its Secretary.

“The commission wishes to categorically state that these letters were not issued by the commission.

“When contracts are to be awarded by the commission, adverts are published in various

newspapers, the Federal Tenders Journal and our websites.

“The procurement process adopted by the Commission is always transparent and can be duly verified.

“The general public and corpo-

rate organisations are advised not to transact business with the unscrupulous persons issuing these fake letters,’’ it said.

The telecommunications regulator urge members of the public to ensure that thorough diligence

was conducted in all cases to avoid falling victim to the peddlers of the fake letters of award.

It said that offers of the fake letters of award should be reported to the commission or the law enforcement agencies.

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cording to the firm’s 2017 Mobile Banking Malware Report.

The report explores the need for financial institutions to begin securing their apps before the threat of mobile malware migrates to Western markets.

Malware developers have worked to circumvent the most prevalent forms of authentication used by financial institutions in the U.S., including passwords, security questions, and

SMS-delivered temporary passcodes, Javelin said.

“The growing prevalence of mobile banking, mobile commerce, and financial activities such as person-to-person payments offers fraudsters rich opportunities for phishing login and payment credentials. As financial institutions reduce reliance on passwords, the smartphone is fast becoming the new authentication nexus.

Dominance of mobile banking creates opportunities for fraudsters – Study

As smartphones increasingly become an indispensable financial tool for consumers’ financial lives, their value to fraudsters has risen accordingly, reveals a new study by Javelin Strategy & Research.

Although mobile malware has yet to become a pervasive threat in western markets, it has created chaos in China and India, ac-

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It’s important to have genuine 3rd party motor insurance cover – Adegbenro Simon Ugwu In Nigeria, insuring vehicle is taken for granted with the hope that accident will not occur, but it does occur.

Most car owners don’t insure their vehicles as if to say that have control over what happens on the roads. But insuring vehicle has become very important as it saves one the stress and agony when the inevitable happens.

If motor insurance is harnessed very well, it can take over life insurance business.

The Nigerian Insurance Association (NIA) has gone a step further to authenticate Motor Insurance by having all the vehicles insured on the data base called Nigerian Insurance Industry Data base (NIID) in order to know the vehicles with genuine insurance cover in Nigeria.

To confirm a vehicle with genuine motor insurance, NIA, says visit www.askniid.org. send SMS: Policy number* Plate number to 33125 or call 08030400804 or 07011784884.

If your motor insurance policy is not on NIID according to NIA, it is fake. The public are warned not to allow the law to trap them.

This is to rid the touts who are in the nefarious business of insurance of fake motor insurance out of their business. So also to save Nigerians from the agony they go through when accident occurs.

Taking a look at the NIA insurance business chart in the gross premium by class of business, life takes 27 per cent, Oil and gas 22.11 per cent, motor 17.16 percent, general accident 11.80 percent, fire 8.64 percent, marine an aviation 8.32 percent, misc 3.42 percent, workmen’s com.0.20 per cent.

Speaking on this issue, the executive secretary /CEO, the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, NCRIB, Fatai Adeshina Adegbenro says that the Insurance industry is making a lot of effort to address this anomaly.

“We have about 17million vehicles according to FRSC, less than 3million, that is, 20 percent of these vehicles are insured. It is a very big loss, loss to insurance industry and loss to ourselves. This is because people are exposed to road accidents without adequate provision for their compensation. More than 14million out of the 17million are carrying fake insurance policy or no insurance policy. These vehicles risk lives and they injure road users with-

Mr Fatai Adegbenro, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers out insurance compensation,” he said.

“In order to address this, through the NIID, we are collaborating with NIA, FRSC and others to ensure that all the vehicles plying our roads have valid insurance cover. If all these vehicles are insured that will add to the contribution of insurance industry to the GDP, boost the economy and generate more revenue to the industry,” he added.

The stakeholders according him are carrying out sensitization programme through our radio jingles, sharing our flyers and educating interest groups like NURTW on the need to have valid insurance cover for their vehicles. “When you have a genuine insurance cover, you don’t need to set money aside to repair third party vehicle or be prostrating when you damage third party vehicle,” he stressed.

The executive secretary said it is a complex situation, as there is lack of awareness on the part of

motorists to insure their vehicles.

So also the negative effects on the economy affect insurance business because the industry thrives in a robust economy.

“We are all making concerted efforts to address this anomaly as there has been improvement.

The situation has improved tremendously unlike what it used to be in the past. But there is always room for improvement.

He pointed out that Insurance industry has been acting all alone, adding that Nigerian factor impeded past efforts. “Concerted efforts are being made and we are recording progress to that effect.”

The executive secretary stated that third party motor insurance is profitable as insurance industry thrives on law of numbers. “If all the vehicles have at least third party insurance cover which is N5,000. We will be talking about 100s of billions, less than 30 percent will make claims. So that is very small compared to the huge

revenue it will generate to the industry”.

Speaking further, the NCRIB chief said the economy also affects the industry as more people will patronize insurance companies when there is economic boom, and less people will patronize the industry when there is glut in the economy. The industry according to him is deep enough but the main problem has been the dwindling economy.

Lots of companies are closing up and this involves laying off staff, these are people who would have taken insurance cover when they buy cars.

He noted that the insurance industry is positioning very well to tap the opportunity that abounds in the Nigerian economy. “There is also collaboration with players in the industry. Interestingly, we are getting the support of the federal government to enforce the law. The federal government has realized the fact that the Insurance industry is key to the

growth of the economy. If the insurance industry is given a boost the economy will boom again,” stated.

All the players in the industry are on the same page to drive it.

All the players in the industry are coming together to form a common front, to deepen the insurance industry. This has also brought in the FG, in driving the plan to grow the insurance premium from N300 billion to N1 trillion. When that is achieved it will bring about lots of job opportunities as many industries will spring up. All efforts are geared towards penetrating the insurance industry and that is why we are licensing more brokers in order to reach out to the insuring public.

Everybody needs insurance, all the sectors need insurance as it is key to the development of all the sectors of the economy.

He noted that in the global trend, the industry generates more revenue from the private sector but in Nigeria, insurance industry generates more revenue from the public sector because the government is the highest spender. This is because of the dwindling economy of the country. If the economy is developed in Nigeria, the insurance industry will generate more revenue from the private sector.

The population is another huge market for insurance.

The pension fund was taken away from insurance industry, this is one of the anomalies in our economic system.

In other climes, pension fund has always been part of insurance. NICON Nuga hotel was built with insurance fund. Many estates were built with insurance fund.

Immediately the government took that away, the long term investment is no longer available.

We have about 600 members insurance brokers in NCRB, brokers are professional intermediaries.

They are to identify the insurance needs of the insuring public. They advise you on the best insurance policy to take, so also help you to negotiate better terms and assist in pursuing your claims. The insurance brokers have about 70-75 percent of the market share. They contribute the above percentage to the bulk of N300 billion in insurance premium. Brokers are key to the insurance business.

We experience challenges like other sectors. The negative effect of our economy also affect our business. I have gone through all areas of insurance broking as under writer, broker, trader and now executive secretary/CEO of NCRIB.

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How Sterling Bank won Deutsche Bank’s Excellence Award Sterling Bank, which recently won the Agric Bank of the Year Award from the Nigeria Agriculture Awards (NAA), has again emerged as one of the best banks in Nigeria in international trade cash payment from Deutsche Bank AG of Germany.

The bank emerged second runner-up in the 6th edition of the Straight Through Processing (STP) Excellence Award 2016/2017 Dinner held in Lagos recently.

Mr. Harold Leenen, Managing Director, GTB Head Middle East & Africa of Deutsche Bank presented the award to Mr. Yemi Odubiyi, Executive Director, Operations & Services and Mr. Ayodele Ogumeru, Group Head, Trade Services, both of Sterling Bank.

In his response, Mr. Odubiyi commended Deutsche Bank for nominating Sterling Bank for the award and expressed the hope that the bank would emerge overall winner of the award in the 2017/2018 edition.

The guest speaker on the occasion, Mrs. Omolara Akanji, Vicechairman, ICC Banking Commission said trade financing and currency management were two processes that dovetailed into payment systems which are very important and core processes in the financial services sector.

The guest speaker who also doubles as a director of Sterling Bank, noted that Deutsche Bank had been in Nigeria since the early 1970s and had made serious impact on trade financing and currency management services as a correspondent banking service provider.

Mrs. Akanji also observed that she was particularly honoured to be a guest speaker in an occasion where banks were being recognised for their roles in trade financing and currency management because the ICC Banking Commission was basically directed towards rule making for trade and trade financing.

According to her, the banking sector that greased economic activities had been struggling with non- performing loans which had risen to 14% from a regulatory ratio of 5%.

Against this backdrop, she remarked that many correspondent banks in the US, Europe and other major centres around the globe had purged their correspondent banking relationship with Nigerian banks as part of the phenomenon known as “derisking.”

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Naira gains further as inter-bank rate hits 29.5%

Stories by Motolani Olamiposi

The Nigerian currency, the Naira, over the weekend closed at an appreciable rate of 386 to a dollar, stronger than 388 traded in the previous day at the parallel market. Although, the overnight interbank lending rate rose sharply to 29.5 percent on Friday, up from 19 percent last week.

However, this was after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold treasury bills to soak up liquidity from the banking system in a bid to curb pressure on the naira.

To this end, the local currency began its gaining streak at the mid-week strengthening against the Dollar, Pound and the Euro at the parallel market, and consolidated its appreciation on Friday as it ended the week on a positive note.

The apex bank during the week under review injected more foreign exchange through

intervention segments of the market, helping the nation’s currency to gain against all the tree major foreign currency.

The naira, however, steady at 494 and 420 against the Pound Sterling and the Euro from the previous rate of N495 and N422 traded at the unofficial market, respectively.

Trading at the interbank market showed that the Naira closed at N305.6 a better closing rate than 305.7 exchanged on Thursday, while the Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N453.18 and N386.28.

At the Bureau De Change (BDC) window, the Naira was sold at N362 to the Dollar, while the Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N495 and N423.

The Nigerian currency, also, recorded a slight gain at the Investor and Export window, closing at appreciable rate of 382.44 better than the opening price of 383 and an improved rate compare to 383.23 per dollar ex-

changed on Thursday and 400 to a dollar during the week under review.

Foreign exchange traders said the central bank sold about N17 billion ($55.81 million) worth of open market operations (OMO) paper on Friday and also soaked up about N110 billion in bonds settlement.

“The interbank rate ranged between 20-50 percent intraday because of the huge amount of liquidity soaked out of the market by the central bank today, but the rate eventually closed at around 29.5 percent for the overnight,” one trader said.

Nigeria has stepped up the frequency of treasury bill sales recently to soak up excess liquidity in a move to curb pressure on the local currency, leaving the market dry and banks scrambling for cash to cover their positions at higher borrowing cost.

Traders said the central bank repaid about 87 billion naira in

matured OMO bills on Thursday but this was less than the volume of cash outflow for treasury bills, bonds and forex purchases.

“The money market is expected to remain illiquid in the coming days while we see rates climbing further as the central bank continue to mop-up liquidity from the market,” another trader said.

CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele

L – R : Yagba Tsav, Assistant Director, Regulation and Monitoring, National Lottery Regulatory Commission; Anthony Akuma , Diamond Y’ello Customer and Winner, PlentyMillion Jackpot; Thompson Eda , CEO, EG&H Integrated Concepts; and Nneka Umeh, Head, Diamond Y’ello , Diamond Bank Plc at the Cheque presentation Ceremony of PlentyMillion Jackpot to the winner in Abuja recently.

Customers of Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) operating in the country have again condemned the refusal of their various banks to abide by the court ruling against deduction from their accounts for collection of Stamp Duties for the Nigerian Postal Service through the commercial banks.

Although, the Federal Government through the Nigerian Postal Service planned to raise N2.5 trillion per annum from stamp duties as part of strategies to augment its revenues.

It is now a case of choosing between obeying the law and raising money to finance government project.

The Stamp Duties Act and Federal Government Financial

Illegal charges: Depositors frown over Banks flouting court order Regulations 2009 empower the Federal Government to impose Stamp Duties. Depositors are even accusing banks of indiscriminately taking money from their accounts in the name of Stamp Duties. Banks argued that they have not received any directive from the apex bank instructing them to stop the deduction of stamp duties.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) last year instructed all Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and financial institutions operating in the country to place a N50 charge on every bank de-

posit of 1000 and above.

This, however, did not go down well with Kasmal International Service Limited and 22 others who decided to challenge it at the law court. A High Court ruled in their favour and declared the Stamp Duty deduction illegal.

But Standard Chartered Bank which was one of defendants filed an appeal, which it lost April 21, 2016 when Justice Ibrahim Saulawa of Lagos Court of Appeal held that the Stamp Duties Act imposed no such duty on the bank customers.

The defendants have less than two weeks to fill an appeal to the Supreme Court if they have not done so, because after May 21, 2017 they would lose the right to appeal against this judgment.

Explaining her ordeal, a bank customer Uche Akolisa, who owns an account with Diamond Bank, went to withdraw N4000 from her account with her debit card. After cashing the N4,000 from an ATM, she received two SMS alerts- one was a debit alert from the money she had just withdrawn and the other was a N150 Stamp Duty debit.

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Market posts record breaking growth of 7.46% in one week

Afolabi Adesola

It was a record breaking week at the equities market, as the All Share Index posted a growth of 7.46 percent for the week ended 12th May, 2017, extending gains to the third straight week.

During the week the ASI and Market Capitalisation, crossed the 28,000 and N9 trillion mark respectively, while sector indexes recorded gains of varying degrees.

According to capital market analysts, the week’s gain is as a result of demand for blue chip stocks across board, most notably, the banking and consumer goods names.

“Judging by market activity in the past three weeks, and more specifically, the spike in the num-

ber of deals and volume traded this week, we sense improved investors, both local and foreign, appetite for risk assets on domestic bourse, following the reduced apprehension in the macroeconomic environment, impressive 2016 FY and Q1- 2017 performance of highly capitalized names, and increased confidence about the stability and liquidity of the FX.” CEO of Entreprise Stockbrokers, Mr. Rotimi Fakayejo, who spoke with our correspondent, attributed the market’s growth to improved investor confidence and impressive Q1 earnings said the market upturn was back for good.

According to him, foreign investors who left in droves in 2015 are beginning to have their confidence restored through policies

being implemented by the government.

He said Local investors who see the recent trend are also joining the buy in for keeps, and when profit taking commences, it may not be sustained as statistics indicates a rebound of the market.

The All Share Index gained in four out of the five trading sessions, recording its largest gain on Thursday (3.18 percent), before declining modestly by 0.81 percent on Friday.

Compared to last week, all indices closed higher, with the Consumer Goods index recording the largest gain, of 13.36 percent w/w bolstered by demand for NESTLE, Nigerian Breweries, PZ and Cadbury, which grew 12.08 percent, 17.05 percent, 20.40 percent, and 14.52 percent respec-

tively.

Likewise, the Banking and Oil & Gas indices extended gains from last week, posting a growth of 11.18 percent and 2.74 percent each, following investors demand of the shares of Zenith Bank that added 12.05 percent, Guaranty 12.36percent,Stanbic 6.12 percent, Total 5.45 percent, Forte Oil 15.73 percent and OANDO 20.22 percent respectively.

The Industrial Goods index grew 0.46 percent last week and Insurance index added 2.93 percent on account of price appreciations in Dangote Cement that added 3.33 percent, Betaglas 4.98 percent, CCNN 8.91 percent, AxaMansard 10.81percent , CUSTODYINS 8.25 percent and Continental Reinsurance that appreciated 2.56 percent.

L – R: Ms. Ayotola Jagun, Chief Compliance Officer & Company Secretary, Oando Plc; Mr. Oscar Onyema, Chief Executive Officer, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Mr. Jubril Adewale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive, Oando Plc; Mr. Haruna Jalo-Waziri, Executive Director, Capital Markets Division, NSE and Mr. Omamofe Boyo, Deputy Group Chief Executive, Oando Plc at Facts Behind the Figures presentation at the Exchange recently.

Wema Bank Plc. has announced the resignation of its Chairman, Mr. Adeyinka Asekun from the Board following his nomination as an Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which has now been confirmed by the Senate.

Asekun’s resignation was disclosed through a statement from the bank made available to the Daily Times.

According to the statement, Asekun’s resignation which takes immediate effect, was announced at the Bank’s Board meeting held on 10th May, 2017

Wema Chairman resigns, takes up political appointment and is a step in preparation for his new role in the service of the nation.

The Board accepted Asekun resignation and announced Mr. Babatunde Kasali, a non-executive director, as the new Chairman of the Board.

Mr. Asekun became the Chairman of Wema Bank in 2012. He played a leading role in the suc-

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25,164.91 2,713.00 480,000,153.00 1,979,409,018.81 8,709,099,857,643.21

cessful turnaround and transformation of the Bank which has culminated in the introduction of Africa’s first fully digital Bank (ALAT).

Other significant events that took place during Mr. Asekun’s tenure include; re-capitalization of the bank, the Bank’s return to profitability, Wema Bank’s corporate re-branding and the upgrade to a National Banking license from a Regional license.

“The Board expresses its profound gratitude to Mr. Asekun for his service and wishes him the best in his future endeavours.

According to a brief profile by the bank, Asekun’s successor, Mr. Kasali is a consummate professional with expertise in Audit, Risk Management, Compliance

and Retail banking, spanning over 3 decades.

“He has served as General Manager and Regional Bank Head for United Bank for Africa Plc., a bank he joined in 1996.

“During his time at the bank, he held several positions such as; Chief Inspector, Regional Director and Divisional Director.

“He has also served as Managing Director of Resolution and Restructuring Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON).

“Mr. Kasali has been a Non-Executive Director at UAC of Nigeria Plc. since March 27, 2013 and was a Non-Executive Director of UACN Property Development Company Plc., from January 13,

Oando’s financials boost shareholders’ confidence

… To raise fresh capital from market Bonny Amadi

Oando Plc has said the company is considering raising fresh funds to meet need of new business opportunities, creating more value and returning increased earnings to shareholders.

This was coming as the company’s equities price on the Nigerian Stock Exchange sustains upwards momentum, spurred by the performances of the company in its 2016 audited year result and the recently released 2017 first quarter result for the period ended 30 March 2017.

Oando stocks hit a four-month high earlier this week, lifted by gains in Nigeria’s largest indigenous energy conglomerate, Oando PLC, and improved investor sentiment towards the country’s recession-hit economy.

The stock market had gained N117 billion by Tuesday this week to extend a bullish eightday run, while Oando rose by 131 per cent, its highest level in 18 months.

Oando’s return to profitability and increase in share price is indicative of the successful implementation of its corporate initiatives focused on Growth across its operations; Deleverage via the divestment of non-performing assets; and Profitability, by focusing on dollar-denominated export earnings.

Mr. Haruna Jalo-Waziri, Executive Director, Business Development, Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE), at the recently concluded Facts behind the Figures session at the NSE, lauded Oando’s FYE 2016 and Q1 2017 financials.

Mr. Wale Tinubu, Oando PLC’s Group Chief Executive, said that the company is considering raising fresh funds, but still in the process of working out the modalities, either through strategic investors, rights, debt equity conversion or any other process the company deems fit, subject to the shareholders endorsement.

Tinubu said “The challenge we faced was the economic and sector downturn, we came clean to the market, created a 5-point plan and successfully delivered on every part of that plan.”

According to him, Oando Plc deleveraged its balance sheet through the divestment of its upstream services company Oando Energy Services and embarked on the expansion of its retail and gas footprint through a strategic partnership with Helios Investment Partners and Vitol Group to recapitalize its downstream business for US$210 million and the US$115.8 equity buy-in of its Gas and Power business by Helios Investment Partners.

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